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1961 in Angola

Explore 6 historical events and records for Angola in 1961.

Historical records for Angola in 1961

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March

Invasion of Angola

Roberto, Holden Alvaro · Politics / Frente Nacional de Libertacao de Angola

Organizes Bakongo militants, launches an incursion into Angola, leading 4,000 to 5,000 militants

National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)

Roberto, Holden Alvaro · Politics / Frente Nacional de Libertacao de Angola

Organizes Bakongo militants, launches an incursion into Angola, leading 4,000 to 5,000 militants

Other events (month unknown)

Independence of Angola

Roberto, Holden Alvaro · Politics / Frente Nacional de Libertacao de Angola

The FNLA mounts the first serious challenge to Portuguese rule in Angola, it receives support from Za‹re, the USA and China

Independence of Angola

Roberto, Holden Alvaro · Warfare / Angolan War of Independence

The FNLA mounts the first serious challenge to Portuguese rule in Angola, it receives support from Za‹re, the USA and China

National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)

Roberto, Holden Alvaro · Politics / Frente Nacional de Libertacao de Angola

The FNLA mounts the first serious challenge to Portuguese rule in Angola, it receives support from Za‹re, the USA and China

National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)

Roberto, Holden Alvaro · Warfare / Angolan War of Independence

The FNLA mounts the first serious challenge to Portuguese rule in Angola, it receives support from Za‹re, the USA and China

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