Romanian Revolution of 1989

Romanian Revolution of 1989
Part of the Cold War
Romanian stamp commemorating the Romanian Revolution
Date December 16-25, 1989 Location Romania Result Revolution succeeded Ceauşescu and wife executed
Belligerents
Socialist Republic of Romania Securitate and other loyalist forces	Anti-Ceauşescu protesters Romanian army Discontented Communist party members
Commanders and leaders
Nicolae Ceauşescu†	Various independent leaders
Casualties and losses
1,104 deaths

The Romanian Revolution of 1989 was a week-long series of violent riots and fighting in Romania. It took place in late December of 1989. The fighting began to end Nicolae Ceauşescu's control of the Communist state.