1979Takes Presidency of People's RepublicDenis Sassou Nguesso
Replaces Yhombi-Opango and becomes president while maintaining one-party Marxist rule.
Historical records for Republic of the Congo in 1979, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Replaces Yhombi-Opango and becomes president while maintaining one-party Marxist rule.
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