When was Gemayel assassinated?
14 September 1982
23 August 1982
1 January 1982
31 December 1982
Answer
On September 14, 1982, Bashir Gemayel, the newly elected President of Lebanon, was assassinated by a remote-controlled bomb in Beirut, just days before he was due to take office. The assassination plunged Lebanon into further chaos, leading to a brutal civil war that lasted nearly 15 years. The bombing remains a highly controversial event in Lebanese history, with various factions within the country being accused of involvement.
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