1961 French referendum on Algerian self-determination
1961 vote in France and colonial Algeria on Algerian independence
A referendum on self-determination for Algeria was held in France on 8 January 1961. Self-determination was approved by 75% of voters overall and 70% in Algeria. Voter turnout was 92%.
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