Iran · Revolution / Revolution of Iran. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
18 groups in a number of cities marched to honor the fallen and protest against the rule of the Shah & violence erupts in Tabriz, where five hundred demonstrators were killed according to the opposition, ten according to the Government
The first militant anti-Shah demonstrations, after the death of Khomeinis son Mostafa
Khomeinis activists numbered "perhaps a few hundred in total", but over the coming months they grew to a mass of several thousand demonstrators in most cities of Iran
Demonstrations break out which spread to the rest of the country
The clerical leadership declared that "thousands have been massacred by Zionist troops"
The Shah introduced martial law, and banned all demonstrations but on September 8 thousands of protesters gathered in Tehran, security forces shot and killed dozens, in what became known as Black Friday
The army was sent in, dispersing the demonstrations and killing several students (two to nine according to the Government, 70 or more according to the opposition). Government troops fire on demonstrators, Black Friday
During the Islamic month of Muharram, over two million people filled the streets of Tehrans Azadi Square (then Shahyad Square), to demand the removal of the Shah and return of Khomeini
During the Islamic month of Muharram, over two million people filled the streets of Tehrans Azadi Square (then Shahyad Square), to demand the removal of the Shah and return of Khomeini
A "total of 6 to 9 million" anti-shah demonstrators marched throughout Iran
A "total of 6 to 9 million" anti-shah demonstrators marched throughout Iran
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