Contemporary era · 1989
Velvet Revolution
The Velvet Revolution (Czech: sametová revoluce) or Gentle Revolution (Slovak: nežná revolúcia) was a non-violent transition of power in what was then Czechoslovakia, occurring from 17 November to 28 November 1989. Popular demonstrations against the one-party government of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia included students and older dissidents.
- When
- 17 Nov 1989 – 29 Dec 1989
- Where
- Czechoslovakia
- Era
- Contemporary
Topics
Before and after
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