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1974 in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore 2 historical events and records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1974.

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Historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1974

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August

15 August 1974

MPR Party-State Constitution

Mobutu, Joseph-Desire · Kinshasa · President of Zaire · Government / Government of the Congo

Constitutional revisions formally identify the ruling movement with the state.

October

30 October 1974

Rumble in the Jungle Hosted

Mobutu, Joseph-Desire · Kinshasa · President of Zaire · Government / Government of the Congo

Uses the Ali-Foreman heavyweight championship in Kinshasa to promote Zaire internationally.

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