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1963 in Republic of the Congo

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

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Historical records for Republic of the Congo in 1963

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August

13 August 1963

Trade Union General Strike

Youlou, Fulbert · Brazzaville · President of Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

Faces a general strike that develops into the Trois Glorieuses uprising against his government.

15 August 1963

Resignation after Trois Glorieuses

Youlou, Fulbert · Brazzaville · President of Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

Resigns after three days of demonstrations and strikes bring down his government.

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1963

Election as President

Massamba-Debat, Alphonse · Brazzaville · President of Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

Is elected president under the new political order established after the August uprising.

1963

Leads Provisional Government

Massamba-Debat, Alphonse · Brazzaville · Provisional Head of Government · Government / Government of the Congo

Takes charge of the provisional government formed after Fulbert Youlou's resignation.

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