The popular uprising of 14 October 1973 (Thai: เหตุการณ์ 14 ตุลา, rtgs: Hetkan Sip-Si Tula, "October 14 Event"; or Thai: วันมหาวิปโยค, rtgs: Wan Maha Wippayok, "Day of Great Sorrow"[1]) was a watershed event in Thailand's history. The uprising resulted in the end of the ruling military dictatorship of anti-communist Thanom Kittikachorn and altered the Thai political system. Notably, it highlighted the growing influence of Thai university students in politics.