The June 4th Erasure: How a Date Disappeared from the Calendar.

The June 4th Erasure: How a Date Disappeared from the Calendar

“In many countries, June 4th is a date that holds significant historical importance. However, in China, it’s a day that has been erased from public memory.” – Amnesty International

The Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, which took place on June 4th, were a series of demonstrations in Beijing and other cities in China. The protests were initially focused on student-led demonstrations, but they grew into a larger pro-democracy movement.
(More information: Wikipedia – Tiananmen Square protests of 1989)

A Silent Memory

Since the military crackdown on the protesters, the Chinese government has censored all public discussions about the events of June 4th. The date is absent from official calendars and historical records, and even the word “Tiananmen” is often blocked from online searches within China.
(More information: Human Rights Watch – China)

The International Perspective

The international community, however, has not forgotten the events of June 4th. Every year, memorials are held around the world to commemorate the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

“We remember those who died for their beliefs and we call upon China to respect human rights and democratic freedoms.” – Human Rights Watch