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Colorado Miners Strike (1927)Oct 18th, 1927
On this day in 1927, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) called a strike of all mine workers, leading to almost all mines in Colorado closing.
Laureano Cerrada Assassinated (1975)Oct 18th, 1975
Laureano Cerrada Santos was an anarchist activist and member of the Confederación Nacional del Trabajo (CNT) who was assassinated on this day in 1975 by a member of the Spanish secret police, who escaped charges by fleeing to Canada.
![Schleyer holding a sign that says "SEIT 20 TAGEN" with an RAF logo in the background [dw.org]](https://stahmaxffcqankienulh.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/event-photos/Individuals/hannsSchleyer.jpg)
Martin Schleyer Assassinated (1977)Oct 18th, 1977
Hanns Martin Schleyer was a German member of the SS, business executive, and employer and industry representative who was assassinated by the Red Army Faction (RAF) on this day in 1977.
Image: Schleyer holding a sign that says "SEIT 20 TAGEN" with an RAF logo in the background [dw.org]