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Modibo Keïta
1915Jun, 4

Modibo Keïta

Modibo Keïta, Malian educator and politician, 1st President of Mali (d. 1977)
Modibo Keïta (4 June 1915 – 16 May 1977) was the first President of Mali (1960–1968) and the Prime Minister of the Mali Federation. He espoused a form of African socialism.

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    United States Coast Guard

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  • 18Mar

    Battle of Gallipoli

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  • 20Mar

    General relativity

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