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1961 in Tanzania

Explore 2 historical events and records for Tanzania in 1961.

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Historical records for Tanzania in 1961

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May

1 May 1961

Independence of Tanzania

Nyerere, Julius Kambarage · Dodoma · Prime Minister of Tanzania · Government / Government of Tanzania

Prepares Tanganyika for independence

1 May 1961

Prime Minister of Tanzania

Nyerere, Julius Kambarage · Prime Minister of Tanzania · Government / Government of Tanzania

Appointed Prime Minister of Tanzania

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