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1969 in Somalia

Explore 5 historical events and records for Somalia in 1969.

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Historical records for Somalia in 1969

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1Places on this page

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Constitution of Somalia

Barrah, Muhammad Siyad · Mogadishu · President of Somalia · Government / Government of Somalia

The country is renamed Somali Democratic Republic. Suspends the Constitution & sets up the Supreme Revolutionary Council

Coup

Barrah, Muhammad Siyad · Major General · Revolution / Revolution of Somalia

Leads an Army Coup

President of Somalia

Barrah, Muhammad Siyad · President of Somalia · Government / Government of Somalia

Appointed President of Somalia

President of Somalia

Husayn, Shaykh Moktar Muhammad · President of Somalia · Government / Government of Somalia

Appointed President of Somalia

Prime Minister of Somalia

Barrah, Muhammad Siyad · Prime Minister of Somalia · Government / Government of Somalia

Appointed Prime Minister of Somalia

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