Bloody Sunday (1887)

Bloody Sunday (1887)

Bloody Sunday, London, 13 November 1887, was the name given to a demonstration against coercion in Ireland and to demand the release from prison of MP William O'Brien, who was imprisoned for incitement as a result of an incident in the Irish Land War. The demonstration was organized by the Social Democratic Federation and the Irish National League. Violent clashes between police and demonstrators resulted in the killing of three protesters and the beating of hundreds more.

Read more about Bloody Sunday (1887):  Background, Demonstration of 13 November, Aftermath, Significance

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