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January 17, 1961

Patrice Lumumba Assassinated

Patrice Lumumba, the first democratically elected leader of the Congo, was assassinated.

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June 30, 1960

Congo Gains Independence

The Democratic Republic of the Congo gained independence from Belgium.

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