THE DAY IN HISTORY · OCTOBER 4
October 4 in history
What happened on October 4: 1 moment from the Maps of History atlases, in 1993, each linked to the map that shows it.
— Russian constitutional crisis
3–4 Oct 1993 — After Yeltsin dissolves the parliament, its supporters storm the mayor’s office and attack the Ostankino television centre; the next morning army tanks shell the parliament building. Between about 150 and 190 people die by official counts, and the deputies surrender.
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