1971 in Uganda
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The following lists events that happened during 1971 in Uganda.
Incumbents
- President: Milton Obote (until January 25), Idi Amin (starting January 25)[1]
- 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
- ↑ Obote’s first presidency and the 1971 coup. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
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