1989 Tiananmen Square Protests By atarsilli Apr 15, 1989 Hu Yaobang Dies Apr 18, 1989 People gather to mourn Hu Yaobang May 13, 1989 Over 100 People go on Hunger Strike May 18, 1989 Hundreds of People Go on Hunger Strike May 19, 1989 A Rally Draws over 1.2 Million People In Tiananmen Square May 19, 1989 Premier Li Ping Imposes Martial Law Jun 2, 1989 Over 100 000 People Attend A Concert Jun 4, 1989 Chinese Troops and Tanks Attack the Protesters