aug 9, 1877 - Great Railroad Strike of 1877 (July - Sept)
Description:
When presidents of 4 largest railroads collectively cut pay by 10% in 1877 → outrage; Hayes had to call troops to quell unrest, work stoppages, >100 ppl dead over fighting btwn workers/soldiersAdded to timeline:
Date:
aug 9, 1877
Now
~ 147 years ago