National Revolutionary Council Takes Power
Emerges as leader of the National Revolutionary Council after the overthrow of Massamba-Debat.
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Marien Ngouabi Biography and Timeline
Follow Marien Ngouabi through 4 dated historical records for Republic of the Congo.
Marien Ngouabi, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1968–1977Years on this page
1968
1969
Congolese Labour Party Founded
Creates the Congolese Labour Party as a Marxist-Leninist organization controlling the state.
1970
People's Republic of Congo Proclaimed
Renames the country the People's Republic of the Congo and formalizes its Marxist political orientation.
1977
Assassination of Marien Ngouabi
Is assassinated during a period of acute political tension and military intrigue.
Records, sources and methodology
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