August 1, 1964
The former Belgian Congo is renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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On August 1, in the year 1964:
The former Belgian Congo is renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), also known as the DR Congo, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo or less often Zaire, is a country in Central Africa.
Why August 1, 1964 matters:
The former Belgian Congo is renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: August 1, 1964
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: The former Belgian Congo is renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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