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Did the Tiananmen Square protests and crackdown happen in 1989?

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The Tiananmen Square protests were in 1989 — I'll verify the timeline for you.

Yes, the Tiananmen Square protests and crackdown happened in 1989.

•Known as the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre
•Date: Initial protests: 15 April – 4 June 1989 --- Massacre: 3–4 June 1989
•Protests were held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, from 15 April to 4 June 1989
•After weeks of unsuccessful attempts to find a peaceful resolution, the Chinese government initiated martial law in late May and deployed troops to occupy the square on the night of 3 June in what is referred to as the Tiananmen Square massacre

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    1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre

    Backs: “The Tiananmen Square protests were in 1989 — I'll verify the timeline for you. Yes, the Tiananmen Square protests and crackdown happened in 1989.”

    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.