With the opening of a 167 km long pipe line, oil exportations start from Libya. Amendments to the constitution, transforming Libya into one national unity, and allowing for female participation in elections. Negotiations between Libya and Great Britain and USA on cessation on military installations in Libya. Coup against the royal palace and the king, staged by young officers. The Libyan Arab Republic is established, and Mu'ammaru Gadhafi becomes head of a revolutionary council.
Temporary constitution replace the old constitution.
Signing on confederation between Libya, Egypt and Sudan. Last American and British troops leave Libya. Merger between Tunisia and Libya is declared, but the incentive lasts only a couple of hours. Coup attempt by officers. Student demonstrations that are brutally suppressed.