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1966 in Uganda

Explore 5 historical events and records for Uganda in 1966.

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Historical records for Uganda in 1966

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1966

Commander of Army

Amin Dada, Idi · Commander of Army · Warfare / Military

Obote promotes Amin to General and Commander of the Ugandan Army

1966

Constitution of Uganda

Obote, Milton · President of Uganda · Government / Government of Uganda

Obote suspends the 1962 constitution, and declares himself the new President

1966

Coup

Obote, Milton · Kampala · President of Uganda · Revolution / Revolution of Uganda

Deposes King Mutesa, ends the Federal status & becomes executive President

1966

General

Amin Dada, Idi · General · Warfare / Military

Obote promotes Amin to General and Commander of the Ugandan Army

1966

Prime Minister of Uganda

Obote, Milton · President of Uganda · Government / Government of Uganda

Obote suspends the 1962 constitution, and declares himself the new President

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