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1960 in Ethiopia

Last updated September 29, 2025

The following lists events that happened during 1960 in Ethiopia .

Incumbents

Emperor: Haile Selassie I
Prime Minister: Abebe Aregai (until 17 December), Imru Haile Selassie (17 December-20 December)

Events

July

July 10 - The Eritrean Liberation Front was founded, with the goal of liberating Eritrea from the rule of Ethiopia.^[1]

December

December 13 - While Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia was visiting Brazil, his Imperial Bodyguard staged a coup d'etat, taking many of the Imperial staff hostage, including Crown Prince Asfa Wossen, who was proclaimed as King (rather than Emperor). The coup failed within a few days, and Haile Selassie reigned as emperor until another coup in 1974.^[2]

References

↑ David H. Shinn and Thomas P. Ofcansky, Historical Dictionary of Ethiopia (Scarecrow Press, 2004) p141
↑ Saheed A. Adejumobi, The History of Ethiopia (Greenwood Press, 2006) p102

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[1] David H. Shinn and Thomas P. Ofcansky, Historical Dictionary of Ethiopia (Scarecrow Press, 2004) p141

[2] Saheed A. Adejumobi, The History of Ethiopia (Greenwood Press, 2006) p102

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