A coup d'etat by armed forces against the government fails. Those accused of masterminding the coup are finally acquitted on appeal to the Privy Council.
Timeline of events under "Emergency rule" issue
The Government declares a state of emergency and deploys troops to gain control of Jaffna.
The Federal Party begins a second phase of agitation, including members of the Muslim communities in the North and East.
Bandaranaike is assassinated by a Buddhist monk. State of emergency imposed. The founder of the Eksath Bhikku Peramua is later accused of leading the conspiracy.
An emergency is declared by the Governor-General. Federal Party leaders are later detained.
