Death of Mao Zedong
Unverified
Date
September 09, 1976
Type
World
Author
htristian82
Location
China
Categories
Political & Governance
Births & Deaths
Event Details
On September 9, 1976, Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, died at age 82.
His death ended the Cultural Revolution and paved the way for Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms.