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Republics first open Election- won by Democratic party
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Period: to
Timespan
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Turkey Abandons Ataturk's neutralist policy and joins NATO
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New constitution established a two chamber parliament
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Suleyman Demierl becomes prime minister
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Turkish troops invade northern Cyprus
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Earthquake kills more than 5,000 people inn western Van province
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New constitution creates seven-year presidency rule
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Turkey applies for full EEC membership
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20,000 Turkish troops enter Kurdish save haven
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Earthquake kills 17,000 people
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Turkish men are no longer regarded as the "Head of the Family"
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Justice and Development Party wins election