1981 Spanish coup d'état attempt, Attempted coup in Spain
The 1981 Spanish coup d'état attempt aimed to overthrow the democratic government.
On February 23, 1981, armed forces stormed the Spanish parliament, inciting a period of national crisis.
This event is known in Spain as '23-F', marking a significant moment in modern Spanish history.
The coup attempt is studied in contemporary Spanish political and military history classes.
The image of Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Tejero holding the Congress of Deputies hostage is iconic in Spanish history.
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