Historical Events tagged with "greenpeace"

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Crime & Law

Bombing of Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior

July 10th, 1985 39 years ago

In Auckland Harbour, the Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior was bombed and sunk by French secret agents from the DGSE. This attack, carried out to prevent Greenpeace from disrupting nuclear tests, resulted in the death of photographer Fernando Pereira, who was onboard. The incident highlighted the lengths governments would go to silence opposition and sparked international outrage.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Don't Make A Wave Committee Becomes Greenpeace

May 4th, 1972 52 years ago

The Don't Make A Wave Committee officially transformed into the Greenpeace Foundation in Canada, marking a significant shift for the environmental organization. Founded in 1971, the committee aimed to promote non-violent activism against nuclear testing, particularly after the U.S. nuclear tests in the Pacific. The name change was part of a broader vision to address global environmental issues and action against ecological destruction. This new identity would help foster international campaigns and mobilize support for environmental causes.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Greenpeace's First Protest Voyage Begins

September 15th, 1971 53 years ago

In September 1971, the first Greenpeace ship, a former fishing vessel named the 'Phyllis Cormack', set sail from Vancouver. The mission was to protest against the Cannikin nuclear test planned by the United States in Alaska. Activists aimed to rally public awareness and opposition to nuclear testing, highlighting environmental concerns and the potential devastation from nuclear fallout. Led by a small crew of passionate environmentalists, the voyage symbolized the birth of Greenpeace as an international environmental organization and marked a significant moment in anti-nuclear activism.

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