Red August
series of massacres in Beijing during August 1966; part of the Cultural Revolution
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Red August
Summary
Red August is a massacre[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Red August's instance of is recorded as massacre[3].
- Red August is part of Cultural Revolution[4].
- Red August began on August 18, 1966[5].
- Red August ended on September 5, 1966[6].
- A participant in Red August was Mao Zedong[7].
- A participant in Red August was Song Binbin[8].
- Among those involved in Red August was Red Guards[9].
- A participant in Red August was Xie Fuzhi[10].
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When and Where
Red August began on August 18, 1966[5]. It ended on September 5, 1966[6].
Context
Red August is part of Cultural Revolution[4]. Its instance of is recorded as massacre[3].
Participants
Recorded participant include Mao Zedong[7], Song Binbin[8], Red Guards[9], and Xie Fuzhi[10].
Why It Matters
Red August has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]