Calendar

March 1989

10
Romania: Radio Free Europe broadcasts the “Letter of Six” criticising the politics of Ceauşescu; the letter was written by communist activists left out by the dictator.
15
Hungary: A large opposition demonstration in Budapest to commemorate the Revolutions of 1848.
16
Bulgaria: The Orthodox Committee for Religious Rights Protection (Komitet za zashtita na religioznite prava, svobodata na syvestta y dukhovnite tsennosti) is established.
22
Hungary: The Round Table of the Opposition is founded, consisting of the eight most important opposition groups.
26
Soviet Union: Elections for the Congress of People’s Deputies (Sjezd narodnych deputatov); many independent candidates are elected, including several dissidents.