Iranian Revolution By anemmers Sep 21, 1954 The Shah re-takes power Period: Sep 21, 1954 to Sep 21, 1984 Iranian Revolution Nov 21, 1954 Shah begins modernization Apr 21, 1963 The Shah declares Martial Law May 21, 1963 Students protesting in liquor store are attacked Sep 21, 1965 Increase in Steel Mills--Rapid Industrialization Mar 21, 1966 Shah censors books Mar 21, 1967 New laws for women's rights Sep 21, 1969 Birth of the Author Marjane Satrapi was born Apr 21, 1978 Cinema burning May 21, 1978 Marjane demonstrates against social class restrictions Sep 21, 1978 Police shoot protestors in Qom Sep 21, 1978 The Shah's politcal prisoners are released Feb 21, 1979 The Ayatollah returns Apr 21, 1979 Iran takes American Embassy hostage Jun 21, 1979 Carter presses for Human rights Aug 21, 1979 Bilingual schools are closed Sep 21, 1979 The Iranian black market emerges; Marjane is a buyer Oct 21, 1979 Iran becomes "Islamic Republic of Iran" Mar 21, 1980 Sadaam Hussein begins Iran/Iraq War Mar 21, 1980 Marjane and Family go on vacation Sep 21, 1980 Iranian president elected Nov 21, 1980 Shah dies Sep 21, 1981 President is impeached Mar 21, 1983 Parents travel to Turkey Sep 21, 1983 Marjane kicked out of school Feb 21, 1984 The Border is Re-opened Sep 12, 1984 Marjane leaves for Vienna