Coup Attempt in Ethiopia

Date: December 17, 1960 • Location: Sendafa, Ethiopia

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 1960.

Troops loyal to Emperor Haile Selassie in Ethiopia crush the coup that began December 13, returning power to their leader upon his return from Brazil. Haile Selassie absolves his son of any guilt.

Haile Selassie I was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He rose to power as the Regent Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia under Empress Zewditu between 1916 and 1930.