Tiananmen Square is a large public plaza located in the center of Beijing, China. In 1989, the square was the site of a pro-democracy protest and a violent government crackdown that resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. Here are some facts about the events that took place in Tiananmen Square in 1989:
* The protests began in April 1989, with students calling for greater political freedom, democracy, and an end to government corruption.
* The protests grew in size and intensity, with tens of thousands of people gathering in Tiananmen Square to demand change.
* The Chinese government declared martial law in May 1989 and ordered the military to clear the square.
* On June 4, 1989, the military entered Tiananmen Square and opened fire on the protesters, killing and injuring hundreds of people.
* The Chinese government has never released an official death toll from the events in Tiananmen Square, but estimates range from several hundred to several thousand.
* The government arrested and imprisoned thousands of people who participated in the protests or who were suspected of supporting them.
* The Chinese government has censored information about the events in Tiananmen Square and strictly controls discussion of the topic within the country.
* The events in Tiananmen Square had a significant impact on China's political and social landscape, and continue to be a highly sensitive and controversial topic both within China and internationally.