Question 647

'X' Man, or the Unknown Rebel, is the nickname of an anonymous man who achieved widespread international recognition as a heroic figure when he was videotaped and photographed during the protests in 'Y' on June 5, 1989. Several photographs were taken of the man, who stood in front of a cloumn of tanks. The above photo became one of the most famous photographs of the 20th century, and an international symbol at the end of the Cold War era.Time magazine has named the man one of the important and influencing people of the 20th century.What was the man protesting against?.Identify X and Y.

Answer: X: Tankman Y: Tianamen Square in Beijing