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The government of China sends troops to force protesters out of Tiananmen Square after seven weeks of occupation. Date: June 3, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on June 3 ๐ Events on this day in 1989 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Hans-Adam II Begins Reign as Prince of…
The Standard Gravure shooting where Joseph T. Wesbecker, a 47-year-old pressman, killed eight people and injured 12 people at his former workplace, Standard Gravure, before committing suicide. Date: September 14, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on September 14 ๐ Events on this day in 1989 ๐ On This Day (Today) More…
El Salvadoran army troops kill six Jesuit priests and two others at Jose Simeon Canas University. Date: November 16, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on November 16 ๐ Events on this day in 1989 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1989American Embassy in Kabul Closed January 30, 1989Panama City…
After a week of mass protests against the Communist regime known as the Velvet Revolution, Miloลก Jakeลก and the entire Politburo of the Czechoslovak Communist Party resign from office. This brings an effective end to Communist rule in Czechoslovakia. Date: November 24, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on November 24 ๐ …
In Leipzig, East Germany, the first of weekly demonstration for the legalisation of opposition groups and democratic reforms takes place. Date: September 4, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on September 4 ๐ Events on this day in 1989 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Voyager 2 Closest Approach to…
The Montreal Protocol comes into force, stopping the use of chemicals contributing to ozone depletion. Date: January 1, 1989 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 1 ๐ Events on this day in 1989 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1989Solidarity Wins Polish Election, Sparks Revolutions in Eastern Europe June…