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1987 in Tunisia

Explore 5 historical events and records for Tunisia in 1987.

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Historical records for Tunisia in 1987

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October

3 October 1987

Prime Minister of Tunisia

Ali, Zine El Abidine Ben · Tunis · Prime Minister of Tunisia · Government / Government of Tunisia

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali became prime minister of Tunisia.

November

7 November 1987

Change of President

Ali, Zine El Abidine Ben · Tunis · President of Tunisia · Government / Government of Tunisia

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali assumed the presidency after Habib Bourguiba was declared medically unfit.

7 November 1987

Prime Minister of Tunisia

Baccouche, Hedi · Tunis · Prime Minister of Tunisia · Government / Government of Tunisia

Hedi Baccouche became prime minister following the presidential transition.

Other events (month unknown)

1987

Coup

Ali, Zine el Abidine Ben · Tunis · President of Tunisia · Revolution / Revolution of Tunisia

Ben Ali declares Bourguiba incompetent & seizes power

1987

Coup

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

Ben Ali declares Bourguiba incompetent & seizes power

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