1971 in Uganda
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The following lists events that happened during 1971 in Uganda.
Incumbents
- President: Milton Obote (until January 25), Idi Amin (starting January 25)
- Vice President: John Babiiha (until January), vacant (starting January)
Events
January
- January 25 – 1971 Ugandan coup d'état: Idi Amin deposes Milton Obote in a coup, and becomes President.