His last and most infamous speech occurred on December 21, 1989, during the Romanian Revolution — 21 years later.Here’s what happened during his final speech: • It was delivered from the balcony of the Central Committee building in Bucharest. • Ceaușescu was attempting to calm a growing rebellion by offering empty promises, including wage increases and better living conditions. • He misjudged the mood of the people — they had endured years of repression, poverty, and secret police surveillance.