Velvet Revolution
Peoples Militia is abolished, & their weapons confiscated by the army
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1989 in Czech Republic — Page 2
Explore 57 historical events and records for Czech Republic in 1989.
Historical records for Czech Republic in 1989
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December
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
Constitution of Czechoslovakia
An elected independent non-Communist Government is formed under Havel. first non-Communist President in more than 40 yrs
Coup
Bloodless revolution in Czech that sees the overthrow of the communist Government
Election
The Federal Assembly unanimously elects Havel
President of Czechoslovakia
Appointed President of Czechoslovakia
President of Czechoslovakia
Is elected president by the Federal Assembly.
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
Velvet Revolution
Bloodless revolution in Czech that sees the overthrow of the communist Government
Other events (month unknown)
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the National Assembly
Constitution of Czechoslovakia
Holds talks on reform and power sharing with Gustav Husak
Demonstrations
Anti-Communist demonstrations lead to elected independent Government under Havel
Election
Anti-Communist demonstrations lead to elected independent Government under Havel
National Assembly
Appointed Chairman of the National Assembly
Resignation of Gustav Husak
Husak resigns during mass protests and Havel announces his candidacy for the presidency
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
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