First Nigerian military coup beginsJan 15, 1966Labels: January Coup, Nigerian ArmyBritannicaFRUSWikipedia
Civilian leaders hand power to the armyJan 16, 1966Labels: Civilian Government, Nigerian ArmyFRUSWikipedia
Aguiyi-Ironsi becomes Head of StateJan 16, 1966Labels: Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, National MilitaryIronsiFRUS
Counter-coup grievances intensify within the armyJan 17, 1966Labels: Army Grievances, Ethnic TensionBritannicaWikipedia
Anti-Igbo pogroms begin in the NorthMay 1, 1966Labels: Anti-Igbo Pogroms, Northern NigeriaPogromBritannica
Unification Decree fuels regional backlashMay 24, 1966Labels: Unification Decree, Johnson Aguiyi-IronsiPogromBritannica
July counter-coup mutiny eruptsJul 28, 1966Labels: July Counter-Coup, Northern OfficersWikipediaBritannica
Aguiyi-Ironsi and Fajuyi are assassinatedJul 29, 1966Labels: Aguiyi-Ironsi, Adekunle FajuyiIronsiWikipedia
Anti-Igbo violence intensifies after counter-coupJul 30, 1966Labels: Post-Coup Violence, Igbo CiviliansWikipediaPogrom
Yakubu Gowon takes power as Head of StateAug 1, 1966Labels: Yakubu Gowon, Head ofGowonWikipediaBritannica
Massacres peak again in late SeptemberSep 29, 1966Labels: September Massacres, Eastern RegionPogromBritannica
Post-coup constitutional talks falter amid violenceOct 1, 1966Labels: Constitutional Talks, Gowon GovernmentBritannica
