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After the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, the first democratic elections take place in Spain.

1977
Year of Event
49
Years Ago
After the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, the first democratic elections take place in Spain.
Death and funeral of Francisco Franco — via Wikipedia

Francisco Franco, the dictator of Spain, died on 20 November 1975 from heart failure, at the age of 82. His designated successor, Prince Juan Carlos de Borbón, was proclaimed King Juan Carlos I on 22 November. Juan Carlos later led the Spanish transition to democracy.

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