What events was Saddam Hussein involved in?

independent Iraqi monarchy (1932–1958)

When was Saddam Hussein born?

Saddam Hussein was born on 1937-04-28.

What events was Saddam Hussein involved in?

former pan-Arab nationalist party

What events was Saddam Hussein involved in?

independent Iraqi monarchy (1932–1958)

Saddam Hussein

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Became a citizen of Kingdom of Iraq — Identity — 1937-01-01
independent Iraqi monarchy (1932–1958)
Born — Life — 1937-04-28
Saddam Hussein was born on 1937-04-28.
Joined Ba'ath Party — Politics — 1957-01-01
former pan-Arab nationalist party
Became a citizen of Kingdom of Iraq — Identity — 1958-01-01
independent Iraqi monarchy (1932–1958)
Married Sajida Talfah — Family — 1958-01-01
first wife of Saddam Hussein
Became a citizen of First Republic of Iraq — Identity — 1958-01-01
state forged in 1958 in Iraq and ended in 1968
Studied at Cairo University — Education — 1960-01-01
public university with its main campus in Giza, Egypt
Began serving as Member of the Regional Command of the Iraqi Regional Branch — Career — 1964-02-01
Saddam Hussein had a position held connection with Member of the Regional Command of the Iraqi Regional Branch.
Joined Ba'ath Party — Politics — 1966-01-01
former pan-Arab nationalist party
Joined Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Iraq Region — Politics — 1966-01-01
Iraqi Ba'athist political party
Became a citizen of First Republic of Iraq — Identity — 1968-01-01
state forged in 1958 in Iraq and ended in 1968
Became a citizen of Ba'athist Iraq — Identity — 1968-01-01
Republic of Iraq from 1968 to 2003 during the time of Ba'athism
Began serving as Vice President of Iraq — Career — 1968-07-17
deputy head of state of the Republic of Iraq
Received Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic — Recognition — 1974
first class grade of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Received Order of José Martí — Recognition — 1978
Saddam Hussein had a award received connection with Order of José Martí.
Received Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit — Recognition — 1978
Award given by the Spanish government
Stopped serving as Vice President of Iraq — Career — 1979-07-15
deputy head of state of the Republic of Iraq
Began serving as President of Iraq — Career — 1979-07-16
Head of State of Iraq
Began serving as Prime Minister of Iraq — Career — 1979-07-16
position
Received Key to the City of Detroit — Recognition — 1980
award issued by the city of Detroit, Michigan, US
Married Samira Shahbandar — Family — 1986-01-01
second wife of Saddam Hussein
Began serving as Regional Secretary of the Iraqi Ba'ath Party — Career — 1989-06-23
Saddam Hussein had a position held connection with Regional Secretary of the Iraqi Ba'ath Party.
Stopped serving as Prime Minister of Iraq — Career — 1991-03-23
position
Began serving as Prime Minister of Iraq — Career — 1994-05-29
position
Stopped serving as Member of the Regional Command of the Iraqi Regional Branch — Career — 2003-04-09
Saddam Hussein had a position held connection with Member of the Regional Command of the Iraqi Regional Branch.
Stopped serving as President of Iraq — Career — 2003-04-09
Head of State of Iraq
Stopped serving as Prime Minister of Iraq — Career — 2003-04-09
position
Became a citizen of Ba'athist Iraq — Identity — 2004-01-01
Republic of Iraq from 1968 to 2003 during the time of Ba'athism
Became a citizen of Iraq — Identity — 2004-01-01
sovereign state in Western Asia
Joined Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Iraq Region — Politics — 2006-01-01
Iraqi Ba'athist political party
Became a citizen of Iraq — Identity — 2006-01-01
sovereign state in Western Asia
Died — Life — 2006-12-30
Saddam Hussein died on 2006-12-30.