Events tagged with "may"

Historical Events tagged with "may"

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Halifax Riot Involves Civilians and Servicemen

May 8th, 1945 79 years ago

Thousands of civilians and servicemen in Halifax went on a rampage, causing significant unrest in the city during a post-war celebration. Tensions flared due to a mix of emotions surrounding the end of World War II, local grievances, and the behavior of some sailors on shore leave. The riot escalated into widespread chaos, with property damage and confrontations reported.