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Lao She Drowned Himself in Taiping Lake After Brutal Denunciation in the Cultural Revolution

1966.08.24 ·Verified ·Importance IV ·Sources 2 ·Beijing

During the Cultural Revolution, Lao She suffered denunciation and beatings at the hands of the Writers and Artists Federation; his wife Hu Jieqing was unable to hold him back, and Lao She ultimately ended his life by the Taiping Lake.

Mao Zedong Issued the Big-Character Poster 'Bombard the Headquarters' at the 11th Plenary Session of the 8th CCP Central Committee

1966.08.05 ·Verified ·Importance V ·Sources 2 ·Beijing

Mao Zedong posted the big-character poster 'Bombard the Headquarters' at the plenary session, pointing the spearhead directly at Liu Shaoqi. Liu Shaoqi's ranking within the party plummeted, marking his loss of power.