17 January 1961Death of Patrice LumumbaPatrice Emery Lumumba
Lumumba is executed in Katanga with Maurice Mpolo and Joseph Okito.
Historical records for Republic of the Congo in 1961, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Lumumba is executed in Katanga with Maurice Mpolo and Joseph Okito.
Is transferred to Katanga, where he is placed in the custody of political enemies before his execution.
Ileo heads a government aligned with President Kasa-Vubu during the continuing constitutional crisis.
Kasa-Vubu reconvenes Parliament to create a broader central government.
Adoula forms a coalition government approved by the reconvened Parliament.
Accepts a deputy premiership in Cyrille Adoula's coalition as parliament attempts to reunify the country.
Signs an agreement with Cyrille Adoula accepting in principle the unity of the Congo.
Wins the country's first presidential election after independence and consolidates executive authority.
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