Festivities Mark Hussein’s Birthday
- Share via
From Times Wire Reports
Radios and TVs blared birthday songs, as telegrams wishing President Saddam Hussein a happy 64th birthday poured in from across Iraq, in a lavish display of loyalty for a leader who has ruled unchallenged for 22 years.
The government-sponsored festivities have been held every year since 1985, despite the hardships suffered under more than a decade of U.N. economic sanctions.
Government buildings, adorned with posters and banners, played host to singers and poets trumpeting the Iraqi leader’s achievements.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
