Historical Events tagged with "jewish pogrom"

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Crime & Law

Iron Guard Rebellion Targets Jewish Community

January 21st, 1941 84 years ago

Following the assassination of a German officer in Bucharest, Romania, members of the Iron Guard instigated a violent rebellion that resulted in the murder of 125 Jewish individuals. The attack was fueled by a surge of anti-Semitic sentiment and aimed to showcase the Iron Guard's power amidst political tensions within the country. This violent outbreak marked a significant and brutal escalation in the anti-Jewish violence occurring in Romania during World War II.

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