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1965 in the Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville)

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1965
in
the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Decades:
See also:Other events of 1965
History of the DRC

The following lists events that happened during 1965 in the Republic of Congo.

Incumbents

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Events

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Date Event
March 18 -
April 30
Moïse Tshombe's Convention Nationale Congolaise wins a large majority in the general election.
18 October Évariste Kimba, an opponent of Tshombe, is appointed prime minister by president Kasa-Vubu.
24 November Joseph-Désiré Mobutu seizes power in a bloodless coup.
25 November Léonard Mulamba takes office as prime minister.

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