Vaclav Havel By jonjonpl0x Oct 5, 1936 Havel's Birth Period: Oct 5, 1936 to Dec 18, 2011 Life of Vaclav Havel Jan 1, 1963 Havel writes his first play, The Garden Party (exact date N/A) Jan 1, 1965 Havel Writes famous play, The Memorandum (exact date N/A) Jan 6, 1977 Havel signs charter 77 Jan 1, 1979 Havel serves jail sentence of 4 and a half years for dissidence Nov 17, 1989 The Gentle Revolution begins Dec 29, 1989 The Gentle Revolution ends Dec 29, 1989 Havel elected Czech President Havel retained presidency in the 1990 election. Jan 1, 1993 The Czech Republic is formed and Havel becomes President Feb 2, 2003 Havel steps down from presidency Dec 18, 2011 Vaclav Havel's Death