Coup
Holds 300 members of the Cortes at gunpoint in a failed coup
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1981 in Spain
Explore 8 historical events and records for Spain in 1981.
Historical records for Spain in 1981
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February
Coup
Leads 200 civil guards in a takeover of the Cortes. Holds 300 members of the Cortes at gunpoint in a failed coup
Constitution of Spain
The attempted military coup fails when the King supports Constitutional Government
Coup
The attempted military coup fails when the King supports Constitutional Government
Constitution of Spain
Forms a Cabinet, the 1st in Spain since 1939 without generals
Prime Minister of Spain
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain
Other events (month unknown)
Barcelona Defensive Leadership
Continues as a central defensive leader during a long Barcelona career.
Prime Minister of Spain
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain
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