Death of Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej
Gheorghiu-Dej dies, opening a succession struggle in the communist leadership.
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1965 in Romania
Explore 7 historical events and records for Romania in 1965.
Historical records for Romania in 1965
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March
Communist Party Leadership
Ceausescu becomes first secretary of the Romanian Workers' Party.
Chairman of Council of State
Stoica becomes chairman of the Council of State after Gheorghiu-Dej's death.
August
Constitution of Romania
Ceausescu oversees adoption of the constitution establishing the Socialist Republic of Romania.
December
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Council of State
Government
Appoints family members to senior positions within the Government
Other events (month unknown)
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Communist Party
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