may 4, 1886 - Haymarket Riot
Description:
The aftermath of a bombing that took place at a labor demonstration on May 4, 1886, at Haymarket Square in Chicago. It began as a peaceful rally in support of workers striking for an eight-hour day and in reaction to the killing of several workers the previous day by the police.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 4, 1886
Now
~ 138 years ago
