The Romanian Revolution of 1989 was a pivotal uprising that marked the end of Nicolae Ceaușescu's oppressive communist regime. Sparked by protests in Timișoara, it quickly spread nationwide, culminating in Ceaușescu's dramatic fall and execution alongside his wife, Elena. This historic event not only liberated Romania from decades of dictatorship but also symbolized the broader collapse of communism in Eastern Europe, leaving a lasting impact on the nation's political and social landscape.
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