Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Demand the release of political prisoners
On August 19, 600,000 protesters jammed Baku's Lenin Square (now Azadliq Square) to demand the release of political prisoners.
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On This Day - What happened 19 August 1989 AD
Check most memorable events 19 August 1989 AD.
- Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church
On August 19, 1989, the Russian Orthodox Parish of Saints Peter and Paul announced it would be switching to the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church.
- Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Demand the release of political prisoners
On August 19, 600,000 protesters jammed Baku's Lenin Square (now Azadliq Square) to demand the release of political prisoners.
- Dissolution of the Soviet Union
Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church
On August 19, 1989, the Russian Orthodox Parish of Saints Peter and Paul announced it would be switching to the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church.