Contemporary era · 1958
14 July Revolution
The 14 July Revolution, also known as the 1958 Iraqi military coup, was a military coup that took place on 14 July 1958 in Iraq, resulting in the toppling of King Faisal II and the overthrow of the Hashemite-led Kingdom of Iraq. The Iraqi Republic established in its wake ended the Hashemite Arab Federation between Iraq and Jordan that had been established just six months earlier.
- When
- 14 Jul 1958
- Where
- Kingdom of Iraq
- Era
- Contemporary
Topics
Before and after
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