China timeline By wtfjonathan Jan 1, 1949 communist party The communist party took over china in 1949. Jan 1, 1966 Cultural Revolution Mao Ze-dong Launching the Cultural Revolution in 1966. Sep 9, 1976 Mao's death Mao's Death Oct 6, 1976 Arrested Jiang Qing and her conspirator On october 6 new chairman had ordered to arrest of jiang qing Jan 1, 1991 Jiang Qing suicided in jail Jiang Qing suicided in jail