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“The Events of June 4” in China, 1989
There was a Kent State of its own, though much more massive, in China: on April 15, 1989, protesters, among whom there were many students, occupied Beijing’s Tiananmen Square.
“The Night of Tlatelolco” in Mexico, 1968
Student performances in the 1960s took place not only in developed countries, but also in developing countries.
Massacre at the University of Kent, 1970
Events at Columbia University in New York took place in revolutionary 1968 almost simultaneously with the French.
Battle of Valle Giulia, Italy, 1968
Protests provoked by dissatisfaction with the authorities and the pending reform of university education also broke out in Italy in 1968.
May Events in France, 1968
In France, as in many other Western countries, the 1960s were a time of economic growth and a post-war demographic boom: living standards became higher, the number of young people grew
“Women’s March” Against Trump
On January 23, protests against Donald Trump’s policies took place not only in the United States, but also in other cities around the world, with several million people participating in the actions.
“Black Friday” in London
The Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), led by the legendary Emmeline Pankhurst, carried out many actions, from peaceful pickets to window-bashing and arson
Women’s strike in the U.S.
The action, marking the 50th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave American women the right to vote, was conceived by Betty Friedan
Women and the Arab Spring
The women who swarmed the streets and squares of cities across the Arab world, calling for the overthrow of repressive regimes that have been in power for decades, is a sight to remember.
The Yellow Revolution (1986)
Ferdinand Marcos ruled the Philippines for 20 years under martial law.
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The Yellow Revolution (1986)
Ferdinand Marcos ruled the Philippines for 20 years under martial law.
Earth Day (1970)
Earth Day was first held in the United States in 1970. They called for a healthier and more sustainable environment.
Protest Against Military Action in Iraq (2003)
On February 15, 2003, millions of people marched in more than 600 cities around the world against U.S.
Political flash mob
It should be noted that “breakthrough” actions are often confused with political flash mobs. This is an erroneous view.
“Breakthrough” action
A “breakthrough” action is a short-term (instantaneous) theatrical political action, aimed at attracting public and media attention to a socially significant problem
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“The Events of June 4” in China, 1989