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1971 in Uganda
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1971
The following lists events that happened during 1971 in Uganda.
Incumbents
President: Milton Obote (until January 25), Idi Amin (starting January 25)Obote’s first presidency and the 1971 coup https://www.britannica.com/biography/Idi-Amin live August 2, 2026 Encyclopædia Britannica en
Vice President: John Babiiha (until January), vacant (starting January)
Events
January
January 25 – 1971 Ugandan coup d'état: Idi Amin deposes Milton Obote in a coup, and becomes President.
References
1971
Category:1970s in Uganda
Category:Years of the 20th century in Uganda
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