Public reburial of Imre Nagy
At first opposing it, the government bows to pressure from opposition groups and permits the public reburial of Imre Nagy. 200,000-300,000 people attend the event at Budapest’s Heroes’ Square, which…
At first opposing it, the government bows to pressure from opposition groups and permits the public reburial of Imre Nagy. 200,000-300,000 people attend the event at Budapest’s Heroes’ Square, which…
Signaling a change within the government itself, newly appointed Hungarian Politburo member Imre Pozsgay goes against the official narrative, that 1956 was a counterrevolution, and during a radio interview calls…
Attempts to commemorate the revolution are banned.
A protest to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Nagy’s execution is forcibly broken up by police. (Photo source: Fortepan)
Kádár is removed from his post as General Secretary of the Hungarian Socialist Workers’ Party.
A general amnesty for most of the political prisoners sentenced in 1957-1958 is announced.
Another partial amnesty is announced that primarily releases the intellectuals and former party officials
A partial amnesty for the young and old, and those with short prison sentences is announced.
Following his trial, Imre Nagy along with other members of his government are executed. Despite repeated demands, Nagy refused to resign his position as prime minister, which would at once…
The infamous “blood in the water” match occurs during the Melbourne Olympics in the men’s water polo semi-final match, where the match is called shortly before the final whistle with…