On this day in 2016, the Burgerville Workers Union (BVWU) formed with the help of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), eventually becoming the first formally recognized fast food union in the United States.

Image: A march in support of the Burgerville Workers Union. A banner is prominently displayed: "BURGERVILLE WORKERS UNION" [portlandoccupier.org]

On this day in 1960, illegitimate South Korean President Syngman Rhee was forced to resign and flee the country after weeks of sustained nationwide protests against his regime known as the April Revolution, or April 19th Movement.

Image: Lee Cheol-seung, who participated in the protest against fraudulent elections [Wikimedia]

On this day in 1982, twelve members of the Trotskyist United Black Youth League (UBYL) were put on trial for conspiracy for possessing weapons of self-defense against fascists and police. All twelve were acquitted.

Image: The Bradford 12 celebrate on the steps of Leeds Crown Court after winning a legal battle on their right to self-defense [examinerlive.co.uk]