Shah launches 'White Revolution', to increase social and economic modernization. Soon became dependent on secret police (SAVAK) for censorship
Protests broke out following the Cinema Rex fire, including the burning of Western icons and government buildings; American buses also bombed Shah called 'Martial Law' to try and stop protest, only angered protesters more
Black Friday (September 9) - Large protests broke out, Shah called Martial Law to make curfew for next days. Protests of ~5000 broke out - government tried to stop them by firing warning shots into the crowd Protests did not stop, so gov. shot into the crowd. 64 killed that protest
Cinema Rex after the fire
Picture of Black Friday protests, shortly before being shot at. 64 were killed this day.