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Ken Saro-Wiwa, born on this day in 1941, was a Nigerian writer, television producer, and environmental activist who fought polluting petroleum interests. After being arrested on false charges, he was executed by the state in 1995.
![American troops patrolling the streets of Panama City during the latter days of the tenant revolt [panamaviejaescuela.com]](https://stahmaxffcqankienulh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/event-photos/Events/panamaTenantsRevolt.jpg)
On this day in 1925, striking tenants in Panama City held a massive, illegal rally to protest high rent and bad living conditions. Riots began after police killed four demonstrators, prompting a U.S. occupation that lasted until October 23rd.
Image: American troops patrolling the streets of Panama City during the latter days of the tenant revolt [panamaviejaescuela.com]
![A train traveling along the Dakar–Niger Railway, c. 1908 [Wikipedia]](https://stahmaxffcqankienulh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/event-photos/Events/africanRailStrike.png)
On this day in 1947, the longest strike in African history at the time began, stretching across all branches of railway in French West Africa, the wharfs in Dahomey, and the Ivory Coast.
Image: A train traveling along the Dakar–Niger Railway, c. 1908 [Wikipedia]