Romanian Revolution
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Date
December 16, 1989
Type
National
Author
smithsheep
Location
Timișoara,
Banat,
Romania
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Categories
Political & Governance
Military & Conflict
Social & Civil Rights
Event Details
Romanian Revolution (1989-12-16)
A period of violent civil unrest in Romania. It resulted in the trial and execution of Communist Party General Secretary Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena, and the end of 42 years of Communist rule.
- Location: Timișoara, Romania
- Context: National level event.
Categories: Political & Governance, Social & Civil Rights, Military & Conflict