Event Brief
China marks Tiananmen crackdown 37 years on
Filed: Jun 04, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
Summary: Thursday marks 37 years since Chinese troops opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in central Beijing.
WHO: Chinese troops
WHAT: Troops opened fire on pro-democracy demonstrations in and around Tiananmen Square
WHEN: Jun 04, 2026 at 2:11 AM ET
WHERE: Tiananmen Square and central Beijing, Beijing
WHY: The crackdown occurred as pro-democracy demonstrations were suppressed.
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