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1963 in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore 4 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1963.

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Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1963

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January

21 January 1963

Ends Katanga Secession

Tshombe, Moise · Elisabethville · Former President of Katanga · Government / Government of the Congo

Accepts the end of Katanga's secession after United Nations forces establish control over the province.

21 January 1963

Katanga Secession

Adoula, Cyrille · Elisabethville · Prime Minister of Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

The central government restores authority over Katanga after the secession collapses.

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1963

Leaves Congo for Exile

Tshombe, Moise · Europe · Former President of Katanga · Government / Government of the Congo

Leaves the Congo after losing political and military control of Katanga.

1963

Provincial Reorganisation

Adoula, Cyrille · Leopoldville · Prime Minister of Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

Adoula's government continues restructuring provincial administration after the Congo Crisis.

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