Politics and Government Stories
Elections, treaties, laws and the work of governments, one date at a time. Each story sticks to what is documented and lists its sources.
1989
1989 · Politics
A Student Demonstration Helps Spark the Velvet Revolution
November 17, 19891989
1989 · Politics
The Berlin Wall Opens
November 9, 19891989
1989 · Politics
Egypt raises its flag at Taba
March 19, 19891988
1988 · Politics
Chilean voters reject another term for Pinochet
October 5, 19881988
1988 · Politics
Prosper Avril displaces Henri Namphy in Haiti
September 18, 19881988
1988 · Politics
Henri Namphy overthrows Haiti’s civilian president
June 20, 19881987
1987 · Politics
The INF Treaty Is Signed
December 8, 19871987
1987 · Politics
South Korea’s June Democracy Movement begins
June 10, 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, 19861986
1986 · Politics
The Iran-Contra Diversion Is Publicly Disclosed
November 25, 19861986
1986 · Politics