Politburo9 February 1960
Appointed Member of Politburo
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Konstantin Ustinovich Chernenko Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Konstantin Ustinovich Chernenko, based on 15 World History Database records associated with Russia.
15 records1960–198513 events3 places
Chronological biography
1960
1984
Blockade of Nicaragua1984
The US mines Nicaragua to prevent El Salvador rebels receiving Cuban & Russian arms
Nicaragua Maritime Access Disrupted by Mining1984
Mining of Nicaraguan waters is intended to disrupt arms movements linked to regional revolutionary forces.
Chairman9 February 1984
Appointed Chairman of the Presidium of the USSR Supreme Soviet, Head of State
General9 February 1984
Appointed General Secretary of the Communist Party
Meeting with Konstantin Chernenko13 February 1984
Margaret Thatcher meets Konstantin Chernenko. Calls for peaceful coexistence with the US
Chernenko & Mitterand clash publicly over human rights21 June 1984
Chernenko & Mitterand clash publicly over human rights
Politics21 June 1984
Chernenko & Mitterand clash publicly over human rights
Health of Konstantin Ustinovich Chernenko5 September 1984
Makes 1st public appearence for 7 weeks
1985
Nuclear Power8 January 1985
Agrees with the USA to resume negotiations to reduce nuclear weapons
Nuclear Power31 January 1985
Sends a letter to the US saying Star Wars will escalate the arms race
Health of Konstantin Ustinovich Chernenko6 February 1985
Russia announces that Chernenko is ill
Death of Konstantin Ustinovich Chernenko10 March 1985
Death of Konstantin Ustinovich Chernenko, dies of emphysema age 73
Burial13 March 1985
Burial of Konstantin Ustinovich Chernenko, 3rd Russian leader buried in 2 1/2 yrs
Siege of KabulMay 1985
Rebel groups are active in and around Kabul, unleashing rocket attacks and conducting operations against the communist Government
Titles and roles
Chairman of the Presidium · General Secretary of CPSU · Member of Politburo
Record provenance
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