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Events on Friday 1 April 1955 1
1955Cyprus Emergency beginsEOKA launches armed campaign against British ruleThe Greek Cypriot organization EOKA began a guerrilla campaign against British colonial rule in Cyprus, seeking union with Greece. The uprising led Britain to declare a state of emergency and deploy thousands of troops. The conflict continued until Cyprus gained independence in 1960.