Dominique Mbonyumutwa was a Rwandan politician. He served as the first (provisional) President of Rwanda, from January 28 to October 26, 1961, immediately following the abolition of the Rwandan monarchy. January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Mbonyumutwa was of Hutu ethnicity. He was succeeded as president by Grégoire Kayibanda. He died in 1986. Hutu is the name given to one of the three ethnic groups occupying Burundi and Rwanda. ... Grégoire Kayibanda (May 1, 1924-December 15, 1976) was a Rwandan politician. ...