1971 in Uganda

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See also:	Other events of 1971 ; Timeline of Ugandan history ;

Last updated February 09, 2025

The following lists events that happened during 1971 in Uganda .

Incumbents

President: Milton Obote (until January 25), Idi Amin (starting January 25)
Vice President: John Babiiha (until January), vacant (starting January)

Events

January

January 25 – 1971 Ugandan coup d'état: Idi Amin deposes Milton Obote in a coup, and becomes President.

References

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1971 in Uganda

Contents

Incumbents

Events

January

References