Modern School: Today in Labor History—September 5

Modern School: Today in Labor History—September 5:

Today in Labor History—September 5

by Michael Dunn

Execution of Robespiere

September 5, 1793 – The revolutionary government began the Terror. (From the Daily Bleed)

September 5, 1794 – Radical democrat Jacques Roux was arrested in France. (From theDaily Bleed)

September 5, 1863 – Bread riots occurred in Mobile, Alabama. (From the Daily Bleed)

September 5, 1882 – The first American Labor Day was observed, with 30,000 workers marching in New York City. (From the Daily Bleed)

September 5, 1887 – Labor Day was first observed