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Saur Revolution

April 27–28, 1978 · Afghanistan

Led to Soviet–Afghan War

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The communist People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan seized power and killed President Mohammed Daoud Khan. The new regime's reforms led to revolt and, in 1979, the Soviet invasion.

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