jun 4, 1989 - Tiananmen Square Protests
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On June 4th, 1989, the Chinese government sent troops and security police to suppress the Tiananmen square protests for democracy. Tanks and military vehicles were used to attack the protesters, primarily students, and some tried to escape while others fought back. Thousands of people probably died.https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/tiananmen-square-massacre-takes-place
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jun 4, 1989
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~ 36 years ago