Historical Events tagged with "Crime"
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Crime & Law
Execution of the Manchester Martyrs
November 23rd, 1867 157 years ago
The Manchester Martyrs were hanged in Manchester for their involvement in the murder of a police officer during a daring attempt to rescue two members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood. This act took place in front of a crowd, symbolizing the intense political tensions surrounding Irish nationalism in the UK. The three men, John Daly, Michael O'Brien, and William Philip Allen, were convicted after a sensational trial that captured public attention and highlighted the conflict between British authorities and Irish nationalists.
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