Did the Tiananmen Square protests and crackdown happen in 1989?
Did the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown happen in 1989? I'll verify the dates.
Yes, the Tiananmen Square protests and crackdown happened in 1989.
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- 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre - Wikipedia
Backs: “I'll verify the dates. Yes, the Tiananmen Square protests and crackdown happened in 1989. The events are referred to as the "1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre"”
evidence, reference entry, points to yes. Claim: The Tiananmen Square protests and crackdown happened in 1989, with protests from 15 April to 4 June and the massacre on 3-4 June.
- Chinese crackdown on protests leads to Tiananmen Square Massacre | June 4, 1989 | HISTORY
Backs: “The infobox lists Date: Initial protests: 15 April – 4 June 1989 Massacre: 3–4 June 1989. On June 4, 1989, however, Chinese troops and security police stormed through Tiananmen Square, firing indiscriminately into the crowds of protesters”
evidence, article, points to yes. Claim: On June 4, 1989, Chinese troops and security police stormed through Tiananmen Square, firing into crowds of protesters.