The following lists events that happened during 1964 in the Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Incumbents
Republic of the Congo was renamed Democratic Republic of the Congo on 1 August 1964 Head of State – Joseph Kasa-Vubu, Head of State of Congo (Léopoldville) (1960–1965) Prime Minister – Cyrille Adoula, Prime Minister of Congo (Léopoldville) (1961–1964) Moise Tshombe, Prime Minister of Congo (Léopoldville) (1964–1965)
Events
Date Event Orientale Province is reconstituted by the rebel government of the short-lived People's Republic of Congo. Simba rebellion followers of Pierre Mulele make a failed attempt to invade Kamituga. 5 June Augustin Matata Ponyo, future prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is born in Maniema. 25 June 25 - 10 July Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville) constitutional referendum approved by 91% of voters. The country was renamed the "Democratic Republic of Congo" 25 June -10 July Constitutional referendum approves the Constitution de Luluabourg. 10 July Moïse Tshombe takes office as interim prime minister Tshombe government announces parliamentary elections will be held by 30 March 1965.
See also
Congo Crisis First Congolese Republic History of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
References
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