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may 10, 1768 - John Wilkes is imprisoned for writing an article for The North Briton, severely criticizing King George III of Great Britain

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This action provokes protesters to riot; in the Southwark district of London, troops fire on the mob, killing seven.

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may 10, 1768
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~ 257 years ago