The following lists events that happened in 1969 in Libya.
Incumbents Monarch: Idris (abdicated 4 August) Prime Minister: Wanis al-Qaddafi (until 31 August), Mahmud Sulayman al-Maghribi (starting 8 September)
Events 1 September. A young officer named Muammar Gaddafi led a coup that overthrew King Idris's monarchy. 7 September. Mahmud Sulayman al-Maghribi is appointed prime minister. 8 September. Gaddafi is appointed commander-in-chief of the Libyan Armed Forces. December 7, a coup attempt against Gaddafi's government was suppressed. Was led by two ministers, Adam al-Hawaz and Moussa Ahmed, who were later arrested.
1969–70 Libyan Premier League, Al-Ahly Benghazi won the championship
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