1963: Spanish Overseas Territories

Archives consist of articles that originally appeared in Collier's Year Book (for events of 1997 and earlier) or as monthly updates in Encarta Yearbook (for events of 1998 and later). Because they were published shortly after events occurred, they reflect the information available at that time. Cross references refer to Archive articles of the same year.

The official Spanish position, viewed rather skeptically abroad, that Spain's overseas possessions are an integral part of Spain was modified somewhat during 1963. Whatever changes are made in the near future will be due, in no small measure, to the continued pressure by Moroccan nationalists for... ...