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1959 in Tunisia

Explore 2 historical events and records for Tunisia in 1959.

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Historical records for Tunisia in 1959

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June

1 June 1959

Constitution of Tunisia

Bourguiba, Habib · Tunis · President of Tunisia · Government / Government of Tunisia

Tunisia promulgated its first republican constitution, establishing a presidential system.

November

8 November 1959

Presidential Election

Bourguiba, Habib · Tunisia · President of Tunisia · Government / Government of Tunisia

Habib Bourguiba won Tunisia's first presidential election under the republican constitution.

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