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Cultural Revolution

Took place on May 16, 1966

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The 61st anniversary falls on May 16, 2027, in 204 days.

The Cultural Revolution, formally known as the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, was a sociopolitical movement in the People's Republic of China (PRC). It was launched by Mao Zedong, chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, in 1966 and lasted until his death in 1976.

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