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1978, Dec. 27
 
Death of Pres. Houari Boumedienne. His successor was CHADLI BENJEDID (Jan. 31, 1979).  1
 
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Adoption of a new family code, which eliminated polygamy and granted women the right to divorce under certain conditions.  2
 
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Reelection of Pres. Benjedid to a second term.  3
 
 
 
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