Iraq Military Coup Overthrows Abd al-Ilah, Installs Rashid Ali al-Gaylani – April 1, 1941
A military coup in Iraq overthrows the regime of 'Abd al-Ilah and installs Rashid Ali al-Gaylani as Prime Minister.
Date: April 1, 1941
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