October 1, 1949

1949-10-01 00:00 UTC

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The People's Republic is proclaimed

The People's Republic is proclaimed
Photo: Orihara1 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Mao Zedong declares the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing.
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