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The events at Tiananmen Square in 1989 symbolized a powerful struggle for democracy and human rights in China, highlighting the desire for political reform and freedom of expression. The brutal crackdown by the Chinese government on pro-democracy protesters became a stark reminder of authoritarian regimes' willingness to suppress dissent. Globally, it galvanized support for human rights and served as a warning about the risks faced by individuals advocating for democratic change. The images of the protests and the government's response continue to resonate as symbols of resistance against oppression.
World War I and II, and the atomic bomb were the big events of the twentieth century. The two events that may have affected the course of the history of the world were the bubonic plague and European colonization of everywhere outside of Europe.
World War II & Communism
There were a great number of important 1990's world events. The Olympics were an excellent example of an important fun event.
Many things.