Tamil Nadu Timeline

V. R. Nedunchezhiyan

3 events, 1949 to 1969; 3 marked as turning points.

  1. 1949

    1. 17 Sep 1949RoyapuramPolitics

      Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam founded

      Breaking away from Periyar's Dravidar Kazhagam, C. N. Annadurai and his associates formed the DMK in Madras.

  2. 1969

    1. 3 Feb 1969Anna MemorialPolitics

      Death of C. N. Annadurai

      Chief Minister C. N. Annadurai died of cancer; his funeral was recorded as one of the largest ever attended.

    2. 10 Feb 1969 to 31 Jan 1976Fort St. GeorgePolitics

      M. Karunanidhi becomes Chief Minister

      M. Karunanidhi succeeded Annadurai as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and later became president of the DMK.