19 March 1965Death of Gheorghe Gheorghiu-DejGheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej
Gheorghiu-Dej dies, opening a succession struggle in the communist leadership.
Historical records for Romania in 1965, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Gheorghiu-Dej dies, opening a succession struggle in the communist leadership.
Ceausescu becomes first secretary of the Romanian Workers' Party.
Stoica becomes chairman of the Council of State after Gheorghiu-Dej's death.
Ceausescu oversees adoption of the constitution establishing the Socialist Republic of Romania.
Appointed Chairman of the Council of State
Appoints family members to senior positions within the Government
Appointed Party Leader of the Communist Party
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