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Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1964

Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1964, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

9Records
9Events
5Named people
3Places
2Categories

Historical records

January

January 1964Kwilu RebellionPierre Mulele

Kwilu · Warfare / Military

Leads a rural insurgency in Kwilu inspired by Lumumbist politics and revolutionary organization.

June

June 1964Return from ExileMoise Tshombe

Leopoldville · Government / Government of the Congo

Returns from exile as President Kasa-Vubu prepares to appoint him prime minister during the rebellion.

July

10 July 1964Appointment as Prime MinisterMoise Tshombe

Leopoldville · Government / Government of the Congo

Kasa-Vubu appoints Tshombe to lead a government confronting rebellions and preparing elections.

August

1 August 1964Democratic Republic NameJoseph Kasa-Vubu

Leopoldville · Government / Government of the Congo

The state adopts the name Democratic Republic of the Congo under the new constitution.

1 August 1964Luluabourg ConstitutionJoseph Kasa-Vubu

Leopoldville · Government / Government of the Congo

Kasa-Vubu promulgates a federal constitution expanding provincial powers and executive institutions.

September

September 1964Simba Government in StanleyvilleChristophe Gbenye

Stanleyville · Warfare / Military

Heads a rebel administration in Stanleyville as Simba forces control large areas of eastern Congo.

November

November 1964Supports Stanleyville CounteroffensiveJoseph-Desire Mobutu

Stanleyville · Warfare / Military

Directs Congolese army operations that accompany the Belgian-American hostage rescue at Stanleyville.

Other Events

1964Government of National ReconciliationMoise Tshombe

Leopoldville · Government / Government of the Congo

Tshombe forms a broad government intended to restore central authority during rebellion.

1964Requests Western Military AssistanceMoise Tshombe

Leopoldville · Warfare / Military

Seeks foreign military support as his government attempts to recapture territory held by Simba rebels.

Names involved

Christophe GbenyeJoseph Kasa-VubuJoseph-Desire MobutuMoise TshombePierre Mulele

Places involved

KwiluLeopoldvilleStanleyville

Provenance

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