Cultural Revolution

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, chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, in 1966 and lasted until his death in 1976.

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Which happened first?

• Cultural Revolution and South African Border War began in the same year
• Cultural Revolution began 1 year after Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
• Cultural Revolution began 1 year before Six-Day War
• Cultural Revolution began 2 years before Battle of Karameh
• Cultural Revolution began 2 years before Battle of Hue

Timeline

1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965August 1965 – September 23, 1965
2. Cultural Revolution (this page)May 16, 1966 – October 6, 1976
3. South African Border WarAugust 26, 1966 – March 21, 1990
4. Six-Day WarJune 5, 1967 – June 10, 1967
5. Battle of HueMarch 2, 1968
6. Battle of KaramehMarch 21, 1968

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