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Spain · Politics & Government · Hard
Which 1981 event saw a group of Civil Guards storm the Congress of Deputies in an attempted military coup against Spain's young democracy?
Answer: 23-F coup attempt — On 23 February 1981, Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Tejero held parliament hostage for 18 hours, but King Juan Carlos I's televised address in defence of democracy rallied support and the coup collapsed.
- A Operation Galaxia
- B The Sanjurjada
- C 23-F coup attempt ✓
- D 11-M bombings
On 23 February 1981, Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Tejero held parliament hostage for 18 hours, but King Juan Carlos I's televised address in defence of democracy rallied support and the coup collapsed.