Which date marks the famous failed coup attempt in Spain led by Lieutenant-Colonel Antonio Tejero in 1981?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 23 February
- Step 1: According to the official source: A coup d'état was attempted in Spain in February 1981 by right-wing, Francoist elements of the Civil Guard and the Spanish military . ... The coup, which became known in Spain as 23F ... began on 23 February 1981 when Lieutenant-Colonel Antonio Tejero, along with 200 armed Civil Guard officers, stormed the Congress of Deputies chamber in Madrid Answer: 23 February. Why not the others: 18 July, 14 April, and 20 November represent other historic milestone dates in 20th-century Spanish political history.
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