Cultural Revolution Timeline

  • In 1949, the Communist Party took over China.

    In 1949,  the Communist Party took over China.
  • The Cultural Revolution started in 1966.

    The Cultural Revolution started in 1966.
  • The Cultural Revolution was offically ended in 1969.

    The Cultural Revolution was offically ended in 1969.
  • When Chairman Mao die on September 9,1976, the politically charged atmosphere stopped.

    When Chairman Mao die on September 9,1976, the politically charged atmosphere stopped.
  • Chairman Guofeng send the order to arrest Jiang Qing, Mao's wife and the Gang of Four.

    Chairman Guofeng send the order to arrest Jiang Qing, Mao's wife and the Gang of Four.
  • Jiang Qing committed suicide in jail in 1991.

    Jiang Qing committed suicide in jail in 1991.