jan 31, 1968 - 1968 Iraqi coup d'etat
Description:
Despite having its regime overthrown a few years prior, the Ba'ath Party returns and instigates another bloodless coup, seizing control of Iraq. One of the leading figures of this coup include Iraqi politician and revolutionary Saddam Hussein, who will serve as the Vice President and future President of Iraq.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 31, 1968
Now
~ 57 years ago