Constitution of Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia becomes a two state federation
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1969 in Czech Republic
Explore 12 historical events and records for Czech Republic in 1969.
Historical records for Czech Republic in 1969
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January
Second Cernik Government
Begins the Second Cernik Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Self-Immolation
Sets himself on fire in protest against occupation.
Self-Immolation
Student Jan Palach sets himself on fire in Prague's Wenceslas Square to protest the renewed suppression of free speech
April
First Secretary
Replaces Dubcek and begins Normalisation.
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
September
Second Cernik Government
The Second Cernik Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Third Cernik Government
Begins the Third Cernik Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
December
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of Turkey
Other events (month unknown)
Party Leader
Leader of Communist Party of Czechoslovakia
Prague Spring
Dubcek is replaced as First Secretary by Gust v Husak, and a period of Normalisation begins
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