The Algerian Constitution was first established in 1963, following the Algerian War of Independence. In its 1963 form, it declared Algeria a one-party state ruled by the National Liberation Front. Houari Boumedienne issued a second constitution in 1976, emphasizing the importance of socialism. 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Algerian War of Independence (1954–62) was a period of guerrilla strikes, maquis fighting, terrorism against civilians on both sides, and riots between the French army and colonists, or the colons as they were called, in Algeria and the FLN (Front de Libération Nationale) and other pro-independence... The National Liberation Front (French: Front de libération nationale aka FLN, Arabic: Jabhah al-Taḩrīr al-Waţanī) is a socialist political party in Algeria. ... Houari Boumédiènne (original name Mohamed Ben Brahim Boukharouba) (August 23, 1932 - December 27, 1978) was President of Algeria from 19 June 1965 to 27 December 1978 (Chairman of the Revolutionary Council until 12 December 1976). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In 1986, Chadli Bendjedid modified the constitution in the direction of capitalism, and in 1989 brought in a new constitution, approved in a referendum by 73% on February 23, 1989, which disestablished the ruling party and made no mention of socialism, while promising "freedom of expression, association, and assembly". In 1996, it was further modified, allowing the formation of political parties not "founded on a religious, linguistic, racial, sex, corporatist or regional basis" or violating "the fundamental liberties, the fundamental values and components of the national identity, the national unity, the security and integrity of the national territory, the independence of the country and the People’s sovereignty as well as the democratic and republican nature of the State." 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Chadli Bendjedid (born April 14, 1929) was President of Algeria from February 9, 1979 to January 11, 1992. ... A referendum (plural: referendums or referenda) or plebiscite is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. ... February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search The color red and particularly the red flag are traditional symbols of Socialism. ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...