On this day in 1945, the massacre of Algerian civilians by French authorities and European Algerians began in retaliation for anti-colonial demonstrations.

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On this day in 1994, one version of Edvard Munch's famous painting "The Scream" was recovered months after it was stolen from the National Gallery in Norway. 

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On this day in 1884, circus performer and strongwoman Katie Sandwina was born. Learn more about Katie in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-glamorous-strongwoman.htm. 

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On this day in 1832, the Indian Vaccination Act went into effect, providing for the vaccination of thousands of Native Americans from smallpox. 

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On this day in 1919, thousands of students gathered at Tiananmen Square in Beijing to protest the Paris Peace Conference.

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"Raja Harischandra," considered by many to be the first full-length Indian feature film, was released on this day in 1913.

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On this day in 1882, Puerto Rican activist Isabel González was born. 

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On this day in 1820, the conspirators who plotted to assassinate the entire British Cabinet were executed for high treason. Learn more about the conspiracy at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/cato-street-conspiracy.htm

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On this day in 1963, West Indians in Bristol, England, boycotted the Bristol Omnibus Company for its refusal to hire people of color as bus crew. 

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On this day in 1854, the Ashmun Institute, now called Lincoln University, was chartered as a college for Black men.

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