On this day in history November 21st, 1970 General Hafez al-Assad becomes Prime Minister of Syria following a military coup.
Profession: General and President of Syria
Nationality: Syria
Syrian
Why Famous: Became the undisputed ruler of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000. Ordered the 1982 crackdown in the town of Hama that killed thousands, during an Islamic uprising.
Instituting a massive cult of personality, he declared his son, Bashar, his successor, who took the reigns after his death in 2000.
Born: October 6, 1930
Birthplace: Qardaha, Alawite State, Syria
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Died: June 10, 2000 (aged 69)
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Profession: General and President of Syria
Nationality: Syria
Syrian
Why Famous: Became the undisputed ruler of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000. Ordered the 1982 crackdown in the town of Hama that killed thousands, during an Islamic uprising.
Instituting a massive cult of personality, he declared his son, Bashar, his successor, who took the reigns after his death in 2000.
Born: October 6, 1930
Birthplace: Qardaha, Alawite State, Syria
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Died: June 10, 2000 (aged 69)
Cause of Death: Heart attack
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