Constituent Assembly Election
Tunisians elected a Constituent Assembly to draft the institutions of the independent state.
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1956 in Tunisia
Explore 6 historical events and records for Tunisia in 1956.
Historical records for Tunisia in 1956
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March
April
Prime Minister of Tunisia
Habib Bourguiba became prime minister after independence and formed a national government.
August
Code of Personal Status
The government promulgated the Code of Personal Status, reforming marriage, divorce, and family law.
Other events (month unknown)
Independence
Tunisia gains independence from France with a monarchy
Independence of Tunisia
Tunisia gains independence from France with a monarchy
Prime Minister of Tunisia
Appointed Prime Minister of Tunisia
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