17 July 1978North Yemen PresidencyAli Abdullah Saleh
Becomes president of the Yemen Arab Republic.
Historical records for Yemen in 1978, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Becomes president of the Yemen Arab Republic.
Takes power after months of political instability.
Appointed President of the Yemen
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