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The Cultural Revolution, formally known as the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, was a sociopolitical movement in the People's Republic of China (PRC). It was launched by Mao Zedong in 1966 and lasted until 1976. Its stated goal was to preserve Chinese socialism by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements from Chinese society.
In 1976, Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai both died, leading to the end of the Cultural Revolution and the beginning of a new era. After the brief rule of Mao's chosen successor Hua Guofeng , Deng Xiaoping emerged as China's paramount leader, and began to shift the country towards market economics and away from ideologically driven policies.
The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 was signed into law by U.S. President Gerald Ford. 1976 General Washington stamp. Legislation was signed by President Ford for a posthumous promotion of George Washington (who had died in 1799) to the highest military rank in U.S. history, General of the Armies. The U.S. Army would delay carrying out the ...
February 1 – Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976; June 25 – July 6 – 26th Berlin International Film Festival; July 1 – Mitbestimmungsgesetz; October 3 – West German federal election, 1976; October 17 – East German general election, 1976; December 16 – The Second Schmidt cabinet led by Helmut Schmidt was sworn in.
Most Western accounts consider that the actual leadership of the Cultural Revolution consisted of a wider group, referring predominantly to the members of the Central Cultural Revolution Group. Most prominent was Lin Biao, until his purported defection from China and death in a plane crash in 1971. Chen Boda is often classed as a member of Lin ...
[24] The Chinese government's condemnation of the Cultural Revolution culminated in the Resolution on Certain Questions in the History of Our Party Since the Founding of the People's Republic of China, adopted by the sixth plenary session of the Eleventh Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. This stated that "Comrade Mao Zedong was ...
Czechoslovakia beats West Germany 5–3 on penalties to win Euro 76 when the game ends 2–2 after extra time. June 25 – Strikes start in Poland (Ursus, Radom, Płock) after communists raise food prices; they end on June 30. June 26 – The CN Tower is opened in Toronto, the tallest free-standing land structure opens to the public. June 27
Operation Weserübung: Germany invades Denmark and Norway. 10 May Case Yellow: Germany invades the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. 22 June Armistice of 22 June 1940 with France 1941: Konrad Zuse built the Z3. 6 April Invasion of Yugoslavia: German invasion of Greece: 22 June Operation Barbarossa: German forces invade the Soviet ...