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1978 in Uganda

Explore 4 historical events and records for Uganda in 1978.

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Historical records for Uganda in 1978

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1978

Coup

Lule, Yusuf · Kampala · President of Uganda · Revolution / Revolution of Uganda

Overthrows President Idi Amin

1978

Invasion of Kagera

Amin Dada, Idi · Kagera · President of Uganda · Warfare / Uganda War

Amin orders the invasion of Tanzania, with the help of Libyan troops, Amin tries to annex the northern Tanzanian province of Kagera

1978

Invasion of Tanzania

Amin Dada, Idi · President of Uganda · Warfare / Uganda War

Tanzania, under President Julius Nyerere, declares war on Uganda, then begins a counterattack, enlisting the countrys population of Ugandan exiles. Amin orders the invasion of Tanzania, with the help of Libyan troops, Amin tries to annex the northern Tanzanian province of Kagera

1978

President of Uganda

Binaisa, Godfrey · President of Uganda · Government / Government of Uganda

Appointed President of Uganda

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