The 1974 revolution and the Derg's overthrow of the monarchy (1974-1975)

1. Mutinies and protests ignite the Ethiopian Revolution

   Jan 12, 1974Labels: Emperor Haile, Soldier Mutinies, Urban Protests

   • Britannica
   • Ethiopian Revolution

2. Prime Minister Aklilu resigns amid widening unrest

   Feb 27, 1974Labels: Aklilu Habte-Wold, Endelkachew Makonnen, Imperial Government

   • Britannica
   • Haile Selassie Chronology

3. National general strike pressures the imperial government

   Mar 8, 1974Labels: Confederation of, General Strike, Urban Workers

   • CELU
   • libcom

4. Derg forms as military committee against the old order

   Jun 21, 1974Labels: The Derg, Coordinating Committee, Military Officers

   • Britannica
   • Derg

5. Derg arrests Prime Minister Endelkachew Makonnen

   Jul 22, 1974Labels: Endelkachew Makonnen, The Derg, Arrest

   • Endelkachew
   • Ethiopia On Day

6. Haile Selassie deposed in military coup

   Sep 12, 1974Labels: Haile Selassie, Military Coup, Monarchy Deposed

   • 1974 Coup
   • Ethiopian Revolution

7. PMAC proclaimed; Aman Andom named chairman

   Sep 15, 1974Labels: Provisional Military, Aman Andom, Military Junta

   • Britannica
   • Revolution Timeline

8. Aman Andom killed as Derg power struggle turns violent

   Nov 23, 1974Labels: Aman Andom, Derg Infighting, Arrest Clash

   • Aman Andom
   • Britannica

9. Derg executes detained imperial officials in “Black Saturday”

   Nov 23, 1974Labels: Black Saturday, Kerchele Prison, Executed Officials

   • Massacre Sixty
   • Britannica

10. Derg issues “Declaration of Socialism” for Ethiopia

    Dec 20, 1974Labels: Declaration of, The Derg, Ethiopian Socialism

    • Revolution Timeline
    • Britannica

11. Land Reform Proclamation nationalizes rural land

    Mar 4, 1975Labels: Land Reform, Land to, Peasant Associations

    • Land Reform
    • Ethiopia On Day

12. Derg abolishes the monarchy and imperial titles

    Mar 21, 1975Labels: Abolition of, Imperial Titles, The Derg

    • 1974 Coup
    • Emperor Ethiopia