Timeline For Iraq

Iraq had been the site of a number of flourishing civilzations

Mar 1, 700

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Mesopotamia fell to the Ottoman Turks

Apr 18, 1600

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Mesopotamia passed under direct of Ottoman Administriation

Apr 19, 1900

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British forces invaded Mesopotamia and occupied Iraq making it British mandate

Aug 31, 1917

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Iraq was recognized as a sovereign state and joined the League of Nations

Apr 18, 1932

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Oil export began

May 19, 1934

Saddam Hussein helped lead a revolt which made General Ahmed Hassan Bakr leader of Iraq

Feb 13, 1968

the capital of Abbasid Caliphate was established at Baghdad and became a famouse center for arts and learning

Mar 2, 2022

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