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Iraq Invades Iran
Iraq invaded Iran via air and land Iraq desired to replace Iran as the dominant Persian Gulf state -
Reza Pahlavi Becomes the Shah
He had been ruling since 1921 but then became the official ruler -
Marjane Satrapi's Birthday
Marjane Satrapi was born in Rasht, Iran -
Shah Flees Iran
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi the leader of Iran since 1941 is forced to flee the country. -
Iran Voted to Become an Islamic Republic
Iran voted by national referendum to become an Islamic Republic -
The Iran Iraq War Ends
The war ended with Resolution 598, a U.N. brokered ceasefire which was accepted by both sides -
Persepolis Published
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Debut of Persepolis at Cannes
Persepolis was adapted into an animated film of the same name which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival iand won an award -
Marjane Satrapi Wins Award at Cannes
Won an award for Persepolis and the book was adapted into a movie.
