3 juill. 1908 - 1908: The Springfield Riot (Began when there was a violent attack on the black community after allegations of an attempted rape of a white woman by a black man. The police refused to hand the man over to the mob and in revenge they began to attack and burn black homes and businesses. Most African Americans fled the city. However, 84-year-old William Donnegan was lynched; his 'crime' was to have been married to a white woman for 32 years.) (La bande de temps)