oct 4, 1934 - The Austrian Miners Strike
Description:
A miners strike that took place in Asturias in northern Spain. The miners occupied several towns, attacked and seized the local Civil and Assault Guard barracks. The strike was crushed by the Spanish Navy and the Spanish Republican Army. This strike has been regarded as "the first battle of" or "the prelude to" the Spanish Civil War.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 4, 1934
Now
~ 91 years ago