Historical Events tagged with "1930s"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Striking Workers Demand Better Conditions

June 20th, 1921 103 years ago

In Chennai, workers from the Buckingham and Carnatic Mills initiated a significant four-month strike, seeking improved labor conditions and fair wages. The strike was a response to grievances regarding long working hours and insufficient pay, reflecting broader labor unrest in early 20th century India. It gained momentum as various labor unions rallied support, highlighting the challenges faced by industrial workers during this period.

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Politics & Government

German Troops Suppress Bavarian Soviet Republic

May 1st, 1919 105 years ago

German troops entered Munich on May 1, 1919, to suppress the Bavarian Soviet Republic, which had declared a socialist government earlier that month. This intervention was prompted by increasing unrest and revolutionary fervor in post-World War I Germany. The military aimed to re-establish order and stabilize the region following the abdication of the Bavarian king and the subsequent revolution. The operation marked a crucial turning point in the struggle between socialist and government forces in Bavaria.

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