May Day Riots

The May Day Riots refer to a series of violent protests that occurred on May 1, 1886, mainly in Chicago, during a nationwide strike demanding better working conditions and an eight-hour workday. The unrest escalated when police and protesters clashed, leading to multiple injuries and deaths. These events gained international attention and highlighted labor rights issues. The riots also included a biased trial and execution of anarchists accused of inciting violence, symbolizing the struggle for workers' rights and social reform in the late 19th century.