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| General Toussaint Louverture |
August 22, 1791
-- Encouraged by the French and American revolutions, 100,000 Haitian
slaves revolted, led by Toussaint Louverture. They first attacked the
French, and then went after Spanish and English troops, winning their
freedom in 1793. In 1804, Haiti became first free black country in the
world. The US refused recognition of Haiti until 1865 as a result of
pressure from Southern slaveholders.
August 22, 1893
– Sam Gompers and other trade unionists met with New York mayor Gilroy
pressings for a municipal public works program to relieve unemployment.
August 22, 1917 – Italian police opened fire on protesters against the war hunger, most of whom were women. The next day, a General Strike was declared. On the 24th,
a state of siege was declared, but the strike continued until the 26th.
Police violence during the strike resulted in the deaths of 60 people. (From the Daily Bleed)
August 22, 1947 – A two-month strike by United Packing Workers began in Canada. (From the Daily Bleed)
August 22, 1978 -- Sandinistas captured the Nicaraguan National Palace launching the Sandinista revolution. (From the Daily Bleed)
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