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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

Constituent Assembly Election

Tunisia ยท Government / Government of Tunisia

Tunisians elected a Constituent Assembly to draft the institutions of the independent state.

April

Prime Minister of Tunisia

Bourguiba, Habib ยท Tunis ยท Prime Minister of Tunisia ยท Government / Government of Tunisia

Habib Bourguiba became prime minister after independence and formed a national government.

August

Code of Personal Status

Bourguiba, Habib ยท Tunis ยท Prime Minister of Tunisia ยท Government / Government of Tunisia

The government promulgated the Code of Personal Status, reforming marriage, divorce, and family law.

Other events (month unknown)

Independence

Bourguiba, Habib ยท Tunis ยท Prime Minister of Tunisia ยท Government / Government of Tunisia

Tunisia gains independence from France with a monarchy

Independence of Tunisia

Bourguiba, Habib ยท Tunis ยท Prime Minister of Tunisia ยท Government / Government of Tunisia

Tunisia gains independence from France with a monarchy

Prime Minister of Tunisia

Bourguiba, Habib ยท Prime Minister of Tunisia ยท Government / Government of Tunisia

Appointed Prime Minister of Tunisia

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