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Millions mourn Khomeini as funeral turns deadly

On June 6, 1989, millions mourned Ayatollah Khomeini in Tehran. Chaos erupted as crowds rushed his casket, causing his body to fall. At least eight died, with 10.2 million attendees. This remains the largest funeral gathering by population percentage.