The Gentle Revolution By jonjonpl0x Nov 17, 1989 The gentle Revolution Begins Nov 17, 1989 Police attack peaceful demonstrators Period: Nov 17, 1989 to Dec 29, 1989 The Gentle Revolution Period: Nov 18, 1989 to Nov 27, 1989 Protests Nov 19, 1989 The Civic Forum is established to rep. protesters Nov 20, 1989 The Public Against Violence group is created Nov 25, 1989 Massive demonstration of 750 000 people Nov 26, 1989 Massive Demonstration Nov 27, 1989 Widespread strike Nov 29, 1989 Large improvements towards democratization approved Dec 10, 1989 New government formed with Less Communists Dec 29, 1989 The Gentle Revolution Ends Dec 29, 1989 Havel is elected president of czechoslovakia