On this day in 1969, the Free Officers Movement overthrew King Idris I, and Muammar Gaddafi assumed power. 

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1969, the Free Officers Movement overthrew King Idris I, and Muammar Gaddafi assumed power.

Libyan coup d'état - September 1, 1969

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