23 February 1981CoupAntonio Tejero Molina
Holds 300 members of the Cortes at gunpoint in a failed coup
Historical records for Spain in 1981, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Holds 300 members of the Cortes at gunpoint in a failed coup
Leads 200 civil guards in a takeover of the Cortes. Holds 300 members of the Cortes at gunpoint in a failed coup
The attempted military coup fails when the King supports Constitutional Government
The attempted military coup fails when the King supports Constitutional Government
Forms a Cabinet, the 1st in Spain since 1939 without generals
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain
Continues as a central defensive leader during a long Barcelona career.
Appointed Prime Minister of Spain
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