Historical eventMarch 31958

Nuri al-Said

Nuri al-Said becomes Prime Minister of Iraq for the eighth time.

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When
Monday, March 3 195868 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1950s
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Dates: From 1958.

What happened

Nuri al-Said becomes Prime Minister of Iraq for the eighth time.

March 3 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

  1. 1958Nuri al-Said
  2. 19851985 Algarrobo earthquake
  3. 1986Australia Act 1986
  4. 1986Metallica
  5. 1991Amateur film
  6. 1991United Airlines Flight 585
  7. 2005Mayerthorpe tragedy
  8. 2005Steve Fossett
  9. 2005Margaret Wilson
  10. 2012Szczekociny rail crash
  11. 2013March 2013 Karachi bombing

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  • October 2GuineaGuinea declares its independence from France.
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March 3 1958 — 68 years ago, on a Monday.

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