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Gabonese president Léon M'ba is toppled by a coup and his rival, Jean-Hilaire Aubame, is installed in his place.
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Léon M'ba
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1964 Gabonese coup d'état
Military coup against President Léon M'ba
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Gabonese politician (1912–1989)
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