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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June 2, 1919
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Anarchists led by Luigi Galleani explode eight large bombs in eight different cities in the U.S. None of the intended targets – politicians and judges – is hurt, but a nightwatchman in New York is killed, and one of the anarchists dies when the bomb he is preparing explodes prematurely.
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June 2, 1924
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Birth of June Callwood (1924-2007), Canadian journalist, writer, civil libertarian, and social justice activist.
Quote: “I believe in kindness. I believe it’s very communicable, just as meanness is. Even more so.”
Quote: “From the beginning of life to its end, love is the only emotion which matters.”
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June 2, 1952
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American steelworkers go out on strike against the leading U.S. steel companies. The strike brings steel manufacturing in the United States to a virtual halt, and has a severe impact on military production.
The strike is settled on July 24, with the workers gaining a significant wage increase and winning a union shop.
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