Assassination of Anwar Sadat was organized in Asyut in Upper Egypt. Rebels took control of the city for a few days and 68 policemen and soldiers were killed in the fighting. Government control was not restored until paratroopers from Cairo arrived. Most of the militants convicted of fighting received light sentences and served only three years in prison. Sadat was buried in the Unknown Soldier Memorial, located in the Nasr City district of Cairo. The inscription on his grave reads: "hero of war and peace". At first, Sadat was succeeded by Sufi Abu Taleb as Acting President of Egypt for eight days until 14
I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool career. The single helped her 1981 live album, "Barbara Mandrell Live" certify gold by the Recording Industry Association of America and also helped her win the Country Music Association's "Entertainer of the Year" award in 1981. I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is a song written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, recorded by American country music artist Barbara Mandrell. It was released in April 1981 as lead single from the album "Barbara Mandrell Live". It featured an uncredited guest appearance by country artist George Jones. The song reached number one on