20 February – The magnitude 5.8 Eskişehir earthquake affected the area with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe), causing moderate damage and four deaths.[2]
23 February – Polemics in the parliament concerning the 6/7 September 1955 event (Istanbul pogrom)
1 March – In Istanbul the previously common seat of the governor and the mayor was split
8 April – Opening date of Seyhan Dam and hydroelectric plant, the biggest plant (in 1950s)
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