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3 events

19th century

  1. 1848 – 1849★★★★★

    Revolutions of 1848

    A wave of revolutions sweeps Europe, from France to the German states, Austria, Italy and Hungary, demanding democratic reform and national self-determination.

    Revolution· France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Czechia

20th century

  1. January 5, 1968 – August 21, 1968★★★★★

    Prague Spring

    A period of political liberalisation in Czechoslovakia under Alexander Dubček ends when Warsaw Pact armies invade the country.

    PoliticsRevolution· Czechia, Slovakia, Russia
  2. November 17, 1989 – December 29, 1989★★★★★

    Velvet Revolution

    Peaceful protests in Czechoslovakia bring an end to Communist rule; Václav Havel is elected president.

    Revolution· Czechia, Slovakia
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