Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 2nd term
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1961 in Turkey
Explore 7 historical events and records for Turkey in 1961.
Historical records for Turkey in 1961
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January
September
Coup
Deposed by the army
Death of Adnan Menderes
Death of Adnan Menderes, executed
Execution
Had taken dictatorial powers, was deposed by the army & hanged for treason
Treason
Had taken dictatorial powers, was deposed by the army & hanged for treason
October
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, acting
Other events (month unknown)
Government
Forms a left of centre democratic coalition
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