Mohammed VI of Morocco was born on 21 August 1963 in Rabat. The king of Morocco since 1999, Mohammed VI is a member of the Alaouite dynasty, which has ruled the country for centuries, and succeeded his father, Hassan II. He initially gained popularity by relaxing political repression and promoting social reforms, including a new family code that improved the legal status of women. During the Arab Spring in 2011, he responded to protests by approving a new constitution that gave more power to the prime minister, while retaining major authority for the monarchy. His reign has seen economic development and a continuing dispute over Western Sahara, and the restoration of ties with Israel in 2020.
Before and after
- 26 July 19631963 Skopje earthquake
- 4 August 1963Founding of African Development Bank
- 9 August 1963Birth of Whitney Houston
- 21 August 1963Xá Lợi Pagoda raids
- 21 August 1963Birth of Mohammed VI of Morocco
- 28 August 1963March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
- 28 August 1963Martin Luther King delivers 'I Have a Dream'
- from 25 September 1963 to 20 February 1964Sand War
- 1 October 1963Founding of Nigeria
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