White Revolution Day
NationalThe White Revolution, also called the Shah and People Revolution, was announced on January 26, 1963 (6 Bahman 1341) by Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. This program included 19 reform principles including: land reform, nationalization of forests, women's suffrage, profit-sharing for factory workers, and formation of the Health Corps and Literacy Corps. These reforms contributed significantly to Iran's modernization and development.