Witness History: Archive 2011 - Assassination of Anwar Sadat

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On October 6, 1981 the President of Egypt was shot dead.

He was killed by Egyptian officers taking part in a military parade.

He was replaced by his Vice-President, Hosni Mubarak.

Photo: September 6, 1978 Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat
Credit: AP

Published on Thursday, 6th October 2011.

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