Suppression of Lhasa Uprising
Chinese forces suppress the Lhasa uprising as the Dalai Lama escapes toward India.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1959 in China
Explore 7 historical events and records for China in 1959.
Historical records for China in 1959
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Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress
Conference of Lushan
Dismissed for criticizing Maos economic management at the Lushan Conference
Dismissal
Dismissed for criticizing Maos economic management at the Lushan Conference
Head of State
Appointed Head of State for China
Local Self-Government Expansion
Oversees expansion of local electoral institutions in Taiwan, including directly elected local representatives, magistrates and city mayors.
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
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