Idi Amin seized power from Ugandan president Milton Obote in a coup d'état, beginning eight years of military rule.

Uganda–Tanzania War: The allied forces of Tanzania and the Uganda National Liberation Front captured the capital Kampala, deposing Ugandan president Idi Amin.

Having invaded Uganda and deposed President Idi Amin, Tanzanian forces secured Uganda's western border, ending a seven-month war.

President Idi Amin announced the expulsion of Asians from Uganda.