Did the Tiananmen Square protests and crackdown happen in 1989?

Yes, the Tiananmen Square protests and crackdown took place in 1989. Student-led demonstrations calling for political reform, free speech, and anti-corruption measures began in April 1989 and centered on Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The protests grew to include large numbers of workers and citizens from across China.

The Chinese government declared martial law, and on the night of June 3–4, 1989, the military moved in to clear the square, using force against protesters and bystanders. The crackdown resulted in significant casualties, though the exact death toll remains disputed and unconfirmed due to the Chinese government's restrictions on information about the event. The incident remains a heavily censored topic in China to this day.