1969 in Libya

The following lists events that happened in 1969 in Libya.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Idris (abdicated 8 September)
 * Prime Minister: Wanis al-Qaddafi (until 31 August), Mahmud Sulayman al-Maghribi (starting 8 September)

Events

 * 1 September. A young officer named Muammar Gaddafi led a coup that overthrew King Idris's monarchy.
 * 7 September. Mahmud Sulayman al-Maghribi is appointed prime minister.
 * 8 September. Gaddafi is appointed commander-in-chief of the Libyan Armed Forces.


 * 1969–70 Libyan Premier League