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Logo of the New People's Army. Its text reads "Bagong Hukbong Bayan", the name of the organization in Filipino. [Wikipedia]
New Peoples' Army Founded (1968)March 29th, 1968

On this day in 1968, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, the New People's Army, was founded. The CPP-NPA waged one of the longest communist insurgencies in the world and is deemed a terrorist org by the US and EU.

Image: Logo of the New People's Army. Its text reads "Bagong Hukbong Bayan", the name of the organization in Filipino. [Wikipedia]

Connolly House, during an occupation by housing activists in 2022 [via @StreetlinkBAC on Twitter]
Storming of Connolly House (1933)March 29th, 1933

On this day in 1933, a crowd of 5,000-6,000 Catholic anti-communists stormed and burned the Connolly House in Dublin, the headquarters of the Communist Party. The incident was one of many anti-communist Catholic attacks in Ireland.

Image: Connolly House, during an occupation by housing activists in 2022 [via @StreetlinkBAC on Twitter]

Two investigators poring over the wreckage from the bombing
Wellington Trades Hall Bombing (1984)March 29th, 1984

On this day in 1984, the Trades Hall in Wellington, New Zealand was bombed, killing the building's caretaker and badly injuring his dog. Police suspected a retire marine engineer with anti-union sentiments, however no charges were filed.

Image: Two investigators poring over the wreckage from the bombing