25th anniversary: Five people attempted to set themselves on fire in Tiananmen Square, Beijing,...
History · Anniversaries · Fri, January 23, 2026
2001: Five people attempted to set themselves on fire in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, an act that many later claimed to have been staged by the Chinese Communist Party to frame Falun Gong and thus escalate their persecution.
Also on Jan 23, 2026
| Date | Event | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 23, 2026 | Vasant Panchami | 8 mo ago |
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- Wikipedia "On this day" selected anniversary, 25 years (2001 to 2026).
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