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Events on Saturday 16 December 1989 1
1989Romanian Revolution and execution of the CeaușescusViolent overthrow of Communist rule in RomaniaAnti-government protests in Timișoara spread nationwide and toppled the regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu. He and his wife Elena were captured, given a summary trial, and executed by firing squad on 25 December. It was the only violent overthrow of a Communist government during the 1989 revolutions.