September 1, 1981
Central African President David Dacko is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General André Kolingba.
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On September 1, in the year 1981:
Central African President David Dacko is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General André Kolingba.
David Dacko was a Central African politician who served as the first President of the Central African Republic from 14 August 1960 to 31 December 1965 and as the third President of the Central African Republic from 21 September 1979 to 1 September 1981.
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Why September 1, 1981 matters:
Central African President David Dacko is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General André Kolingba.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
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Historical context: September 1, 1981
The 20th century brought change at a pace unprecedented in history: two world wars, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, decolonisation, the Cold War, the space race, and revolutions in science, technology, and human rights all compressed into one hundred years.
The event on this day: Central African President David Dacko is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by General André Kolingba.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Dacko (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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