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President Ataturk dies
President Ataturk dies, succeeded by Ismet Inonu. Ismet Inonu was a Turkish general and statesman. He served as the second president of turkey after Ataturk died. -
Turkey in World war 2
Turkey wasn't helping most of World War II. Turkey goes into war with Germany and Japan but does not take part in combat. They did this because Turkey was an important producer of chromite which the Germans and the japanese had limited access. Sale of chromite to Germany and Japan was the key issue in Turkey's negotiations with both sides. Turkey stopped its sales to Germany in April, 1944 and broke off relations in August. so instead the sent an invitation to United Nation and joins them.The -
Turkey Joins NATO
Turkey abandons Ataturk's neutralist policy and joins Nato.They abandoned because Ataturk's neutralist policy threatened legal proceedings against any American providing assistance to any country at war. and the turkish liked the united nation so they joined with Geece to become allies. -
Troops Invade Northern Cyprus
Turkish troops invade northern Cyprus.Thousands of Turkish troops have invaded with 33 ships,30 tanks and small landing craft, has landed on the northern coast northern Cyprus after last-minute talks in the Greek capital,this happened because Athens, failed to reach a solution. -
Earthquake in Van providence
An earthquake kills more than 5,000 people in western Van province of turkey. This is important becasue they have to rebuild the city and get more resourses which could lose them money and more lives. -
Imposition of martial law
The nilitary took over the politics. This is important becasue they couldnt agree on the laws which could destroy the economy.So it is good the the military took over. -
Women is equal
Turkish men are no longer regarded in law as head of the family. Women are now legally allowed to take a job without first seeking their spouse's permission. The move gives women full legal equality with men, 66 years after women's rights were put on the statute books. -
Judges die
Gunman opens fire in Turkey's highest court, killing a prominent judge and wounding four others the attack was to punish the judges for their decision for voting in February against the promotion of an elementary school teacher who wore an Islamic-style head scarf outside of work. -
Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil
Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline opened at ceremony in Turkey. This is good becasue they could use this resource for many reasons.
