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The Egyptian Revolution
In 2011, the Egyptian Revolution unfolded as a groundswell of discontent erupted into a multifaceted movement. The streets of Cairo, Alexandria, and other key urban centers became arenas for impassioned demonstrations, c...
Historical Events
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General Idi Amin overthrows Ugandan President Milton Obote in a military coup. -
General Idi Amin overthrows Ugandan President Milton Obote in a military coup.
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Idi Amin seizes power in Uganda after overthrowing President Milton Obote in a military coup.
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Yusufu Lule flees Uganda for the United Kingdom after Idi Amin's military coup brings state-sponsored purges. - 2011 Egyptian Revolution of 2011 begins with a series of street demonstrations, rallies, acts of civil disobedience, labour strikes and violent clashes in Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities.
Famous Births
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Youssef Chahine, an Egyptian film director, is born. - 1937 Angie-Félix Patassé, the fifth President of the Central African Republic, is born.
- 1937 Angie-Félix Patassé, the fifth President of the Central African Republic, is born. 🇨🇫 Central African Republic
- 1937 Angie-Félix Patassé, the fifth President of the Central African Republic, is born. 🇨🇫 Central African Republic
Famous Deaths
1- 2010 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 crashes into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after take-off from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, killing all 90 people on board.
