Spain's 23-F coup attempt: The 1981 military intrusion into Congress
The 1981 attempted coup d'état in Spain, known as 23-F, involved the intrusion of 288 Civil Guards and 113 military personnel into the Congress of Deputies. The event occurred during the investiture of Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo, when Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Tejero entered the chamber and fired shots into the air.
During the approximately 18-hour siege, the actions of the uniformed personnel included spending significant amounts of money at a bar located in the palace vestibule. The historical account notes the presence of King Juan Carlos I and the televised messages that followed the incident.
Entities
Antonio Tejero · Juan Carlos I · Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo · Miguel Ángel Aguilar · Spanish Congress of Deputies
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The siege of the Congress lasted approximately 18 hours. www.eldia.es · www.informacion.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Tejero entered the chamber during the investiture of Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo. www.eldia.es · www.informacion.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Journalist Miguel Ángel Aguilar was present during the 1981 coup attempt. www.eldia.es · www.informacion.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] On February 23, 1981, 288 Civil Guards and 113 military personnel entered the Spanish Congress. www.eldia.es · www.informacion.es · www.levante-emv.com