Historical Events tagged with "Émile henry"
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Crime & Law
Émile Henry Bombs Cafe Terminus in Paris
February 12th, 1894 131 years ago
Anarchist Émile Henry detonated a bomb at the Cafe Terminus in Paris, resulting in the death of one individual and injuring twenty others. This act was part of a broader anarchist movement's violent campaign against the government. Henry, motivated by his beliefs against state repression, chose the busy café as a target to maximize attention. Authorities quickly pursued Henry, who was captured shortly thereafter.
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