May 27 Coup

1960 CE · Türkiye · political

On 27 May 1960, a group of officers within the Turkish Armed Forces carried out a military coup against the Democrat Party government.

Many officials, including President Celal Bayar and Prime Minister Adnan Menderes, were arrested. After the coup, the National Unity Committee that was formed took control of the government, and a process of drafting a new constitution began. As a result of the trials, Adnan Menderes and two of his ministers were executed. The 27 May coup went down in history as the first military intervention in Turkey's multiparty era.

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What was May 27 Coup?
On 27 May 1960, a group of officers within the Turkish Armed Forces carried out a military coup against the Democrat Party government.
When did May 27 Coup happen?
1960 CE
Where did May 27 Coup take place?
Türkiye