Fijian Coup Overthrows Governor-General Penaia Ganilau September 25, 1987
Fijian Governor-General Penaia Ganilau is overthrown in a coup d'état led by Lieutenant colonel Sitiveni Rabuka.
Date: September 25, 1987
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