On June 5th, 1989, an iconic moment of resistance occurred during the Tiananmen Square protests. An unknown individual, who later became known as “Tank Man,” bravely stood in front of a column of tanks, effectively halting their advance. Despite attempts by the Chinese government to censor the event, “Tank Man” remains a potent symbol of individual courage against oppressive regimes. | History In Pictures

Twenty-nine years ago, a Chinese man, shopping bag in hand, stood in front of a column of People’s Liberation Army tanks in Tiananmen Square. Tank Man became an iconic symbol of the protests. His stand was the culmination of weeks of clashes between Chinese pro-democracy protesters and the government, which saw thousands killed. The official death toll is unknown, but is believed to be several thousand ​ | The Guardian