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Romanian Revolution

December 16–27, 1989 · Bucharest

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Romanian Revolution

Uprising that began in Timișoara and overthrew Nicolae Ceaușescu, who was executed on 25 December.

Key people

Nicolae Ceaușescu General Secretary of the Romanian Communist Party, Overthrown and executed

Participants