mar 11, 1985 - Gorbachev is elected President of Soviet Union
Description:
Gorbachev is elected as the leader of the Soviet Union and begins an era of glasnost ( new openness) and perestroika (reforms). His progressiveness helped in the better relations between the United States and Soviets.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 11, 1985
Now
~ 39 years ago
