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The Democratic National Salvation Front (in Romanian, Frontul Democrat al Salvării Nationale, FDSN) was a political party formed in Romania by Ion Iliescu and his supporters upon the breaking of the ruling National Salvation Front (FSN) on Apr 7, 1992. The smaller wing led by Petre Roman continued using the brand FSN. On July 10, 1993, the FDSN merged with the Socialist Democratic Party of Romania (PDSR), the Republican Party and Cooperative Party, creating the Party of Social Democracy in Romania (PDSR). The PDSR later evolved to the current Social Democratic Party (PSD). Ion Iliescu (born March 3, 1930) is a Romanian politician. ... The National Salvation Front (Romanian: Frontul Salvării Naţionale; FSN) was the governing body of Romania in the first weeks after the Romanian Revolution of 1989, subsequently turned into a political party. ... April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Petre Roman (born July 22, 1946) is a Romanian politician, former Prime Minister of Romania from 1989 to 1991, when his government was overthrown by the intervention of the miners led by Miron Cozma. ... July 10 is the 191st day (192nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 174 days remaining. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... The Social Democratic Party of Romania (Partidul Social Democrat or PSD) is the governing party of Romania. ... The Social Democratic Party of Romania (Partidul Social Democrat or PSD) is a major political party of Romania. ...