1989 Tiananmen Square Student Movement (April–June 1989)

1. Hu Yaobang’s death sparks public mourning

   Apr 15, 1989Labels: Hu Yaobang

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

2. Students gather for Hu’s funeral and petition

   Apr 22, 1989Labels: Tiananmen Square, Students

   • Britannica
   • HISTORY

3. People’s Daily editorial labels protests “turmoil”

   Apr 26, 1989Labels: People's Daily

   • Britannica
   • Wikipedia

4. Mass April 27 march breaks through police lines

   Apr 27, 1989Labels: April 27

   • Britannica
   • Wikipedia

5. May Fourth anniversary revives student protest tradition

   May 4, 1989Labels: May Fourth

   • SCMP
   • 4June org

6. Hunger strike begins to force high-level dialogue

   May 13, 1989Labels: Hunger Strike

   • Wikipedia
   • Wikipedia

7. Gorbachev visit brings global spotlight to the square

   May 15, 1989Labels: Mikhail Gorbachev

   • 8964 Museum
   • Britannica

8. Televised May 18 meeting between Li Peng and students

   May 18, 1989Labels: Li Peng

   • Wikipedia
   • Britannica

9. Zhao Ziyang visits the square in a final public appearance

   May 19, 1989Labels: Zhao Ziyang

   • Britannica
   • Wikipedia

10. Martial law declared in Beijing

    May 20, 1989Labels: Martial Law

    • Amnesty
    • Britannica

11. Military clears Tiananmen Square and nearby streets

    Jun 4, 1989Labels: June 4

    • Britannica
    • Amnesty

12. “Tank Man” halts a column of tanks on Chang’an Avenue

    Jun 5, 1989Labels: Tank Man

    • AP Photo
    • Wikipedia

13. Deng Xiaoping’s June 9 speech defines the official verdict

    Jun 9, 1989Labels: Deng Xiaoping

    • 8964 Museum
    • Britannica

14. Authorities issue “wanted lists” for student leaders

    Jun 12, 1989Labels: Wanted Lists

    • HRW
    • Wikipedia

15. Party leadership formally removes Zhao and elevates Jiang Zemin

    Jun 24, 1989Labels: Jiang Zemin

    • UPI
    • Britannica