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may 4, 1886 - Haymarket Riot

Description:

Who
Police vs. Labor protesters and strike-breakers

What
Peaceful meeting and protest
Police arive and tell them to leave
Bomb thrown
Police respond with random gunfire
7 policemen killed 60 wounded
Approx: 6 civilians dead and 35 wounded

When
May 4, 1886

Where
Chicago
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company

Why
Wanted an eight hour work day

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Date:

may 4, 1886
Now
~ 139 years ago