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![A photo of Albert Goodwin, unknown year [Wikipedia]](https://stahmaxffcqankienulh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/event-photos/Individuals/albertGoodwin.jpg)
Albert "Ginger" Goodwin, born on this day in 1887 and nicknamed for his bright red hair, was a Canadian socialist and labor activist whose murder by police while protesting conscription led to the first general strike in Canada.
Image: A photo of Albert Goodwin, unknown year [Wikipedia]
![Logo of the ALU, 1905 [Wikipedia]](https://stahmaxffcqankienulh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/event-photos/Organizations/americanLaborUnion.jpg)
The American Labor Union (ALU) was a radical labor organization established by the Western Federation of Miners (WFM) on this day in 1898, a group which would go on to help found the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).
Image: Logo of the ALU, 1905 [Wikipedia]
![An illustration of the Astor Place Riot, from the Library of Congress [thoughtco.com]](https://stahmaxffcqankienulh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/event-photos/Events/astorPlace.jpg)
On this day in 1849, a riot broke out at the Astor Opera House in Manhattan, leaving dozens dead and more than 120 injured. Poor workers shouted "Burn the damn den of the aristocracy" as they attempted to burn the House down.
Image: An illustration of the Astor Place Riot, from the Library of Congress [thoughtco.com]
![Photo of Eugene Levine (1883-1919) [Wikipedia]](https://stahmaxffcqankienulh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/event-photos/Individuals/eugenLevine.jpg)
Eugen Leviné, born on this day in 1883, was a German revolutionary communist who briefly led the Bavarian Council Republic, formed during the German Revolution, and was executed for his role in it after the Republic fell in 1919.
Image: Photo of Eugene Levine (1883-1919) [Wikipedia]
![Protestors decrying Madeleine Albright's role in maintaining U.S. sanctions against Iraq were ejected from UC Berkeley's graduation ceremony in May 2000. AP Photo by Ben Margot [sfgate.com]](https://stahmaxffcqankienulh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/event-photos/Events/berkeleyAlbright.jpg)
On this day in 2000, activists disrupted the commencement speech of then Secretary of State Madeleine Albright in protest of U.S. sanctions against Iraq, leading Albright to flee the building after she finished speaking.
Image: Protestors decrying Madeleine Albright's role in maintaining U.S. sanctions against Iraq were ejected from UC Berkeley's graduation ceremony in May 2000. AP Photo by Ben Margot [sfgate.com]