1491★★★★★
King of Kongo is baptized
King Nzinga a Nkuwu of the Kingdom of Kongo was baptized as João I, beginning Kongo's long relationship with Portugal and the Catholic Church.
ReligionPolitics· Angola, DR Congo, Portugal
Timeline
2 events15th century
20th century
- June 25, 1975 – November 11, 1975★★★★★
Mozambique and Angola gain independence from Portugal
Following Portugal's Carnation Revolution, Mozambique and Angola became independent, ending over four centuries of Portuguese presence; both soon fell into long civil wars.
Politics· Mozambique, Angola, Portugal