18 mars 1881 - Assassination of Tsar Alexander II
Description:
A member of the radical group, "Will of the People" assassinated Tsar Alexander II. His son and successor, Alexander III, makes no distinction between terrorists and political activists of the non-violent variety. Censorship in Russia was tightened and publishers and writers with liberal ideas are harassed.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
18 mars 1881
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 144 ans