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6th December 2011, 15:56
Spaniards turned out in force to cast a vote for democracy and end almost 40 years of dictatorial rule. The majority of the 25 million Spaniards eligible to vote were expected to endorse a new constitution in the historic referendum. It would strip the monarchy of much of its current powers, many of which were handed down by the late dictator General Franco, who died in 1975.
The new constitution was overwhelmingly supported by voters with newspapers the following morning congratulating Spaniards with headlines such as "Good morning, democracy".
It established Spain as a parliamentary monarchy.
Source: BBC History
The new constitution was overwhelmingly supported by voters with newspapers the following morning congratulating Spaniards with headlines such as "Good morning, democracy".
It established Spain as a parliamentary monarchy.
Source: BBC History