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1980 in Uganda

Explore 2 historical events and records for Uganda in 1980.

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Historical records for Uganda in 1980

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1980

Coup

Binaisa, Godfrey · Kampala · President of Uganda · Revolution / Revolution of Uganda

Overthrown by the army

1980

Exile of Idi Amin Dada

Amin Dada, Idi · Jeddah · Warfare / Military

Opens a bank account in Jeddah and resides there, subsisting on a Government stipend

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