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Nat Turner Captured (1831)Oct 30th, 1831
On this day in 1831, Nat Turner, a radical preacher on the run after initiating a slave rebellion, was captured. After being sentenced to death, Turner was asked if he regretted his actions. He responded "Was Christ not crucified?"
Stanleyville Riots (1959)Oct 30th, 1959
On this day in 1959, Congolese residents of Stanleyville rebelled against Belgian colonizers, demanding independence after a speech by Patrice Lumumba. Police suppressed the riot, killing ~70, imposing martial law, and arresting Lumumba.