But the last successful coup occurred almost 15 years ago.

On October 27, 1948, he led a successful military coup against the government and took over as president.

Twelve successful coups were carried out between 1814 and 1874.

Only on the second try was the coup successful.

Her party lost the general election of 1966, and there was then a successful military coup against the new government.

Like all greedy men, one successful coup was the signal for the next.

Historians have written that American officials knew about, and some say even helped, his successful coup.

However, the general's quick and successful coup prevented any joint action.

The troop movement took them by surprise, as they felt it was too soon for a successful coup.

So why had such a successful coup abruptly turned sour?