1977 in Libya

none November 2024 1977 The following lists events that happened in 1977 in Libya. Incumbents Brotherly Leader and Guide of the Revolution: Muammar Gaddafi Prime Minister: Abdessalam Jalloud (until 2 March) Abdul Ati al-Obeidi (starting 2 March) Events March 1 March – Abdul Ati al-Obeidi is appointed General Secretary of the General People's Committee. 2 March – Following the Libyan Revolution of 1969 against King Idris of Libya on 1 September 1969, Muammar Gaddafi published The Green Book in 1975 to outline his Third Universal Theory.June 2026 April Demonstrators attack Egypt's embassy.200 Libyans Attack Egyptian Embassy https://www.newspapers.com/image/627178423/ 18 November 2024 The Miami Herald 10 April 1977 June Libyan protesters begin a "March on Cairo" as they heads towards the Egyptian border. The Libyans wanted to demonstrate against the increasing likelihood that Egypt would enter into a peace treaty with Israel. July 21 July – gun battles between Egyptian and Libyan forces on the border, followed by land and air strikes 24 July – armistice. Libyan casualties were 400 dead or wounded, while Egyptian casualties were roughly 100 dead. August An agreement to exchange prisoners of war leads to a relaxation of tension between the two states November Libya officially leaves the Federation of Arab Republics December 2 december 1977 – a Tupolev Tu-154 runs out of fuel near Benghazi. A total of 59 passengers are killed in the crash. 1977–78 Libyan Premier League References 1977 in Category:Years of the 20th century in Libya Libya Libya Category:1970s in Libya