mar 25, 1911 - Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Description:
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire occurred on March 25, 1911, in New York City and was one of the deadliest industrial disasters in U.S. history, with 146 garment workers, mostly young immigrant women, dying from the fire, smoke inhalation, or falling to their deaths while trying to escape. The tragedy highlighted the dangerous working conditions and lack of adequate labor laws, leading to significant reforms in workplace safety standards and labor legislation.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 25, 1911
Now
~ 114 years ago