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The Death of Hu Yaobang
Hu Yaobang was a pro-reform leader, and was considered a "passionate liberalizer," who died from a heart attack. -
Hunger Strike Begins
Students begin a strike that puts their own health at risk. -
Zhao Ziyang Gives His Speech
In his speech, Zhao attempts to end the strike as he states that the sudents are really damaging their health as they are now on the 7th day of their hunger strike. -
The Martial Law is Declared
The Martial Law is declared by the government, which ordered the protests to be stopped. -
The Bloody Event Takes Place
On this day, the government ordered a suppression of the student's protests, which resulted in millions of deaths. -
Economic Sanctions are now imposed
On this day, a great amount of tough economic sanctions were given to China as a consequence.
