Which of these significant tragic events was the last to occur during the decade of the 1980s?
- The space shuttle Challenger explosion
- John Hinckleys assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan
- The Tiananmen Square Massacre in China
- The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Answer
The correct answer is C) The Tiananmen Square Massacre in China.
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