Literary Characters: This impecunious man is always 'waiting for something to turn up'?

Questions

In 1967 Shah of Iran crowns himself after ---------- years on Peacock Throne. ?

In 1972 Guided tours of ---------- (by Park Service) begin. ?

In 1975 ---------- Sadat became 1st Egyptian president to officially visit the US. ?

In 1975 Anwar ---------- became 1st Egyptian president to officially visit the US. ?

In 1976 ---------- gains independence, not recognized outside of South Africa. ?