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Gorbachev introduces glasnost
Meaning ''openness'' in Russian. Glasnost was a plan set out by Gorbachev in 1985 that would restrict the amount of censors and give people a greater freedom of expression. -
Gorbachev introduces perestroika
Meaning ''restructuring'' in Russian. Perestroika was a political movement to reform the communist party in Russia, in reply to Gorbachev's Glasnost. -
INF Treaty Signed
This treaty was signed between the U.S and Russia in 1987. It was used to eliminate the use of nuclear and conventional missiles with an intermediate range from being used. -
Jozsef Antall elected prime minister of Hungary
Jozsef was the first democratically elected prime minister of Hungary after its communist reign ended. -
Berlin Wall Falls
After 3 decades of standing, the Berlin Wall had been decommissioned and began to be taken down. The moment it was announced to be destroyed, hundreds of Germans fled to it with hammers and picks to destroy it themselves. -
Germany reunification takes place
The Berlin Wall had left East and West Germany separated for many years. in 1990 however the Wall was taken down, and Germany could once again be united. -
1st general elections in Romania
In 1990, Romania held its first general election. This was a large event for the Nation as they had only recently gained their independence from Russia -
Lech Walesa elected president of Poland
Now a retired polish politician in general, Lech used to be the President of Poland. He also won a Noble Peace Prize. -
Vaclav Havel elected president of Czechoslovakia
Vaclav was the first Czech-Republic president after the Czech-Slovak split. He also served as the 10th president of Czechoslovakia.
