Cultural Revolution Timeline By DeathAngel Jan 1, 1949 In 1949, the Communist Party took over China. Jan 1, 1966 The Cultural Revolution started in 1966. Jan 1, 1969 The Cultural Revolution was offically ended in 1969. Sep 9, 1976 When Chairman Mao die on September 9,1976, the politically charged atmosphere stopped. Oct 6, 1976 Chairman Guofeng send the order to arrest Jiang Qing, Mao's wife and the Gang of Four. Jan 1, 1991 Jiang Qing committed suicide in jail in 1991.