Demonstrations
Demonstrations break out which spread to the rest of the country
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1978 in Iran
Explore 41 historical events and records for Iran in 1978.
Historical records for Iran in 1978
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January
August
Prime Minister of Iran
Appointed Prime Minister of Iran, 2nd term
A CIA analysis, just six months
A CIA analysis, just six months before the Shah fled Iran, had concluded that the country "is not in a revolutionary or even a pre-revolutionary situation"
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
A CIA analysis, just six months before the Shah fled Iran, had concluded that the country "is not in a revolutionary or even a pre-revolutionary situation"
Constitution of Iran
A new Prime Minister, Jafar Sharif-Emami, is installed and reversed some of the Shahs policies, casinos are closed, the imperial calendar abolished, & activity by political parties legalized
Constitution of Iran
A new Prime Minister, Jafar Sharif-Emami, is installed and reversed some of the Shahs policies, casinos are closed, the imperial calendar abolished, & activity by political parties legalized
Constitution of Iran
A new Prime Minister, Jafar Sharif-Emami, is installed and reversed some of the Shahs policies, casinos are closed, the imperial calendar abolished, & activity by political parties legalized
Imperial Calendar
A new Prime Minister, Jafar Sharif-Emami, is installed and reversed some of the Shahs policies, casinos are closed, the imperial calendar abolished, & activity by political parties legalized
September
Black Friday
The clerical leadership declared that "thousands have been massacred by Zionist troops"
Black Friday
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
Demonstrations
The clerical leadership declared that "thousands have been massacred by Zionist troops"
Demonstrations
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
Martial Law
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
Black Friday
Government troops fire on demonstrators, Black Friday
Demonstrations
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
Exile of Ruhollah Khomeini
Leaves for Paris where Khomeini forms an opposition movement in exile
IRC
The Islamic Revolutionary Council is formed in Iran at Khomeinis behest
IRC
The Islamic Revolutionary Council is formed in Iran at Khomeinis behest
Islamic Revolutionary Council
The Islamic Revolutionary Council is formed in Iran at Khomeinis behest
Islamic Revolutionary Council
The Islamic Revolutionary Council is formed in Iran at Khomeinis behest
Martial Law
Martial Law is declared
October
Exile of Ruhollah Khomeini
Leaves for Paris and took up residence in the suburb of Neauphle-le-Chฦteau
Constitution of Iran
A military Government headed by General Gholam Reza Azhari replaced conciliatory Prime Minister Sharif Emami
Constitution of Iran
A military Government headed by General Gholam Reza Azhari replaced conciliatory Prime Minister Sharif Emami
Economy of Iran
A general strike in October resulted in the paralysis of the economy, with vital industries being shut down,"sealing the Shahs fate"
Economy of Iran
A general strike in October resulted in the paralysis of the economy, with vital industries being shut down,"sealing the Shahs fate"
General Strike
A general strike in October resulted in the paralysis of the economy, with vital industries being shut down,"sealing the Shahs fate"
General Strike
A general strike in October resulted in the paralysis of the economy, with vital industries being shut down,"sealing the Shahs fate"
Prime Minister of Iran
A military Government headed by General Gholam Reza Azhari replaced conciliatory Prime Minister Sharif Emami
Strike
A general strike in October resulted in the paralysis of the economy, with vital industries being shut down,"sealing the Shahs fate"
Strike
A general strike in October resulted in the paralysis of the economy, with vital industries being shut down,"sealing the Shahs fate"
November
Prime Minister of Iran
Appointed Prime Minister of Iran
December
Demonstrations
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
Demonstrations
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
Demonstrations
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
Demonstrations
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
Exile of Ruhollah 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
Exile of Ruhollah 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
Demonstrations
A "total of 6 to 9 million" anti-shah demonstrators marched throughout Iran
Demonstrations
A "total of 6 to 9 million" anti-shah demonstrators marched throughout Iran
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