May 04

Friday 04, 1990:

Latvia proclaims independence.

Thursday 04, 1961:

American civil rights movement: The "Freedom Riders" begin a bus trip through the South.

Wednesday 04, 1932:

In Atlanta, Georgia, mobster Al Capone begins serving an eleven-year prison sentence for tax evasion.

Tuesday 04, 1886:

Haymarket Square Riot: A bomb is thrown at policemen trying to break up a labor rally in Chicago, Illinois, United States, killing eight and wounding 60. The police fire into the crowd.

Thursday 04, 1471:

Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Tewkesbury – Edward IV defeats a Lancastrian Army and kills Edward, Prince of Wales.

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