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1921, Oct |
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Operatives of the Macedonian terrorist organization IMRO assassinated Stamboliski's close adviser Alexander Dimitrov. | 1 |
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1923, April |
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Through repressive measures the Agrarians won a great electoral victory. It was rumored that Stamboliski planned to use this opportunity for more reforms, including the abolition of the monarchy. | 2 |
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June 9 |
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STAMBOLISKI WAS OVERTHROWN by a conspiracy of officers with the support of a number of political parties, affected by his attempt to deprive them forever of a say in government. A new cabinet was formed by Alexander Tsankov. | 3 |
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June 14 |
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Stamboliski was shot and killed, allegedly in an effort to escape. Tsankov and the new government proceeded with great vigor in a policy of revenge. | 4 |
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Sept |
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On instruction from Moscow, the Bulgarian Communist Party staged a badly organized revolt, which was easily suppressed. | 5 |
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