15 Jan 1966Landmark
First military coup begins
Army officers attempted to overthrow the federal government, killing Prime Minister Balewa and two regional premiers.
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15 Jan 1966
First military coup begins
Army officers attempted to overthrow the federal government, killing Prime Minister Balewa and two regional premiers.
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What happened
Army officers attempted to overthrow the federal government, killing Prime Minister Balewa and two regional premiers. The coup did not produce the planned revolutionary government.
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