Alexander Dubcek Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Constitution of Czechoslovakia

Dubcek returns from the Kremlin announces the repeal of democratic reforms

German Occupation

The Czech National Assembly declares the Soviet occupation illegal

Role range: 1967-1969

National Assembly

The Czech National Assembly declares the Soviet occupation illegal

Role range: 1967-1969

German Occupation

Dubcek bans political clubs

German Occupation

At the 14th KSC Party Congress (conducted secretly, immediately following the intervention), it was emphasised that no member of the leadership had invited Russian intervention

Prague Spring

At the 14th KSC Party Congress (conducted secretly, immediately following the intervention), it was emphasised that no member of the leadership had invited Russian intervention

German Occupation

Czech leaders visit Moscow and agree to dismantle reforms

German Occupation

Russia and Czech sign a Treaty on the withdrawal of Warsaw Pact forces from Czech

Treaty of Warsaw Pact

Russia and Czech sign a Treaty on the withdrawal of Warsaw Pact forces from Czech

Warsaw Pact

Russia and Czech sign a Treaty on the withdrawal of Warsaw Pact forces from Czech

Constitution of Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakia becomes a two state federation

Role range: 1967-1969

Hockey Riots

Following the Czechoslovak Hockey Riots, Dubcek is forced to resign as First Secretary

Resignation of Alexander Dubcek

Following the Czechoslovak Hockey Riots, Dubcek is forced to resign as First Secretary

Ambassador

Appointed Ambassador of Turkey

Prague Spring

Dubcek is replaced as First Secretary by Gust v Husak, and a period of Normalisation begins

Exile of Alexander Dubcek

Exiled after launching a Liberalizing campaign following the Soviet invasion

Speaker

Alexander Dubcek is elected speaker of the federal Parliament on December 28 and Vaclav Havel the President of Czechoslovakia on December 29 1989

Velvet Revolution

Alexander Dubcek is elected speaker of the federal Parliament on December 28 and Vaclav Havel the President of Czechoslovakia on December 29 1989

Role range: 1989-1992

Velvet Revolution

Supports the Civic Forum of Vaclav Havel. When Dubcek appears with Havel on a balcony overlooking Wenceslas Square, he is greeted with uproarious applause

Chairman

Appointed Chairman of the National Assembly

Role range: 1989-1992

National Assembly

Appointed Chairman of the National Assembly

Role range: 1989-1992

Death of Alexander Dubcek

Death of Alexander Dubcek

Burial

Buried in Slovicie Udolie, in Bratislava, Slovakia