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Revolutionary Workers and Peasants
The Revolutionary Workers’ and Peasants’ Government was formed. It was established following the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Budapest. The government was led by Prime Minister Imre Nagy, who was appointed by the revolutionary forces. Its formation marked a significant moment in the revolution, as it represented a break from the Soviet government and a move towards greater autonomy and independence for Hungary. -
Military intervention
The Soviet Union, fearing the spread of revolution, launched a massive military intervention, sending tanks and troops to crush the uprising. Budapest was besieged, and fighting broke out across the country. -
Reburial of Rajk László
He was a communist politician who was executed in 1949. The reburial served as a symbol of the Hungarian people's rejection of the Stalinist regime and its injustices. -
MEFESZ
On this day MEFESZ was established. MEFESZ stands for Magyar Egyetemi és Főiskolai Hallgatók Szövetsége, which translates to the Hungarian Union of University and College Students. It was a prominent student organization in and played a significant role in the country's transition to democracy. -
Peaceful demonstrations
The revolution began with peaceful demonstrations, many people marched to Bem and Kossuth square chanting their political demands -
Demonstrators demolished the Stalin statue
group of demonstrators demolished the Stalin statue in Budapest on October 23, 1956. The statue, located in Budapest's Heroes' Square, was a symbol of Soviet oppression and the Communist regime's control over Hungary. -
Nagy Imre became Prime Minister
The protests escalated into a mass uprising, with workers, intellectuals, and other citizens joining in. Soviet forces initially withdrew from Budapest, and Imre Nagy was appointed as Prime Minister -
National Guard
The National Guard was established on October 28th. It was formed by the Hungarian Revolutionary Government under Prime Minister Imre Nagy as a response to the Soviet intervention. Its primary role was to defend key buildings and strategic points in Budapest against Soviet forces and to support the revolutionary government. -
Nagy Imre denounced the Warsaw Pact
Imre Nagy's government announced Hungary's withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact and declared neutrality. -
Nagy Imre was arrested
He was arrested by Soviet authorities. It became the symbol of Soviet repression and the failure of the revolution to achieve its goals of independence and democracy.