1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état on August 5, 1970. While in prison, he attempted to take his own life unsuccessfully. The new military government set 1970 as a deadline for the return to civilian governance. Lieutenant Colonel Sangoulé Lamizana – later made Major General – would instead remain President for fourteen years, until his overthrow by Colonel Saye Zerbo on 25 November 1980. 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état The 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état was an event which took place on 3 January 1966 in the Republic of Upper Volta (today Burkina Faso), when following large-scale popular unrest the military intervened against the government, forced
Massimo Volta Massimo Volta Massimo Volta (born 14 May 1987) is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie B club Benevento, on loan from Perugia. Volta started his career with minor league club Carpenedolo. In January 2007 Volta was signed by Sampdoria in co-ownership deal for €200,000 in 4½ year contract. Volta spent rest of 2006–07 Serie C2 season with Carpenedolo. During 2007–08 season Parma bought Carpenedolo's stake for €200,000. Volta spent his 2007–08 season with the third division club Foligno. In June 2008 Parma and Sampdoria renewed the co-ownership deal. Volta moved up one level again and played