Four convicted anarchists were executed as a result of the Haymarket affair.

Anarchism in the United States

Anarchism in the United States began in the mid-19th century and started to grow in influence as it entered the American labor movements, growing an anarcho-communist current as well as gaining notoriety for violent propaganda of the deed and campaigning for diverse social…

Haymarket affair

1886 aftermath of a bombing in Chicago, US

The Haymarket affair, also known as the Haymarket massacre, the Haymarket riot, the Haymarket Square riot, or the Haymarket Incident, was the aftermath of a bombing that took place at a labor demonstration on May 4, 1886 at Haymarket Square in Chicago, Illinois. The rally began…

November 11

Day of the year

November 11 is the 315th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 50 days remain until the end of the year.