François Tombalbaye

François Tombalbaye, also known as N'Garta Tombalbaye, was a Chadian politician who served as the first President of Chad from the country's independence in 1960 until his overthrow in 1975. A dictatorial leader, his divisive policies as president led to factional conflict and a pattern of authoritarian leadership and political instability that are still relevant in Chad today.

15 June 1918

Born on the same birth day (15 June): Andy Pettitte • Henry Thomas Colebrooke • Herman Smith-Johannsen • Iñaki Williams • Jaki Byard • Justin Leonard • Lance Parrish • Ninian Stephen • Ruby Nash Garnett • Wilbert Awdry

Born in the same month (June 1918): Ben Johnson (actor) • Gene La Rocque • George Edward Hughes • George Lynch (racing driver) • Helmut Lent • Josephine Webb • Lili St. Cyr • Mildred Ladner Thompson • Patachou • Patrick Cargill • Raleigh Rhodes • Ruth Aarons