Seeds of Fire: A People’s Chronology
Recalling events that happened on this day in history.
Memories of struggle, resistance and persistence.
Compiled by Ulli Diemer
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August 31, 1836
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U.S. Marines invade Peru to ‘protect American interests’ after an attempted revolution breaks out.
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August 31, 1942
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A general strike breaks out in Luxembourg in resistance to the Nazi occupiers.
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August 31, 1980
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Poland’s Solidarnosc is recognized as an independent trade union.
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