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In 1986 the U.S. military's biggest air strike since the Vietnam War was on this North African country |
Libya
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THE 1980s |
2023-03-21 |
#8832 |
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On Sept. 1, 1969 King Idris suddenly became ex-royalty in this African country & a colonel took power |
Libya
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$2,000 |
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LONG AGO, IN THE 20th CENTURY |
2019-05-22 |
#7998 |
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In 2011 the spirit of revolt in the Arab world came to visit Muammar al-Qaddafi, in power in this country since 1969 |
Libya
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DJ |
THE REVOLUTION |
2017-09-19 |
#7592 |
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Accusing this nation of backing terrorism, the U.S. ordered its embassy in D.C. closed May 6, 1981 |
Libya
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$400 |
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HOT SPOTS OF THE '80s |
1998-05-22 |
#3175 |
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With Benghazi & Tripoli as co-capitals, this country became independent in December 1951 |
Libya
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$400 |
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HISTORY |
1994-03-02 |
#2193 |
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In 1986 U.S. aircraft bombed Tripoli & Benghazi in this country |
Libya
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$400 |
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RECENT HISTORY |
1993-01-29 |
#1940 |