Wars, Revolutions and Turning Points
The ages that shaped what came next: wars, revolutions, treaties and the turning points between them.
1990
1990 · Politics
Gorbachev becomes president of the Soviet Union
March 15, 19901989
1989 · Crime & Justice
The École Polytechnique Massacre
December 6, 19891989
1989 · Politics
The Malta Summit Concludes
December 3, 19891989
1989 · Politics
A Student Demonstration Helps Spark the Velvet Revolution
November 17, 19891987
1987 · Politics
The INF Treaty Is Signed
December 8, 19871987
1987 · Politics
Philippine voters ratify the 1987 Constitution
February 2, 19871986
1986 · Politics
Andrei Sakharov's Release from Internal Exile Is Announced
December 19, 19861985
1985 · Politics
Reagan and Gorbachev Open the Geneva Summit
November 19, 19851985
1985 · War & Conflict
The Palace of Justice Siege Begins in Bogotá
November 6, 19851984
1984 · Politics
The Sino-British Joint Declaration Is Signed
December 19, 19841979
1979 · War & Conflict
Soviet Forces Attack the Presidential Palace in Kabul
December 27, 19791979
1979 · Politics