January 1964Kwilu RebellionPierre Mulele
Leads a rural insurgency in Kwilu inspired by Lumumbist politics and revolutionary organization.
Historical records for Republic of the Congo in 1964, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Leads a rural insurgency in Kwilu inspired by Lumumbist politics and revolutionary organization.
Returns from exile as President Kasa-Vubu prepares to appoint him prime minister during the rebellion.
Kasa-Vubu appoints Tshombe to lead a government confronting rebellions and preparing elections.
The state adopts the name Democratic Republic of the Congo under the new constitution.
Kasa-Vubu promulgates a federal constitution expanding provincial powers and executive institutions.
Heads a rebel administration in Stanleyville as Simba forces control large areas of eastern Congo.
Directs Congolese army operations that accompany the Belgian-American hostage rescue at Stanleyville.
Tshombe forms a broad government intended to restore central authority during rebellion.
Establishes the National Revolutionary Movement as the country's sole legal political party.
Seeks foreign military support as his government attempts to recapture territory held by Simba rebels.
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