Seeds of Fire: A People’s Chronology

Recalling events that happened on this day in history.
Memories of struggle, resistance and persistence.

Compiled by Ulli Diemer

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February 2, 1512
Hatuey, a Taino from Hispaniola who fought against the Spanish invasion of Cuba, is burned alive by the Spanish after being captured.
Related Topics: ExecutionSpanish Empire
February 2, 1848  
After its successful invasion of Mexico, the United States forces the defeated Mexican government to sign the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidlago, giving the U.S. huge swatches of Mexican territory, including the present-day states of California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Wyoming.
Related Topics: Land SeizuresMexicoU.S. Imperialism
February 2, 1912  
Black Friday: Police and “special constables” (thugs recruited to help the police) brutally attack a procession of strikers and their supporters in Brisbane, Australia. They ride down and club anyone in their path, including women, children, and elderly supporters of workers’ rights.
Related Topics: AustraliaPolice ViolenceStrikes
February 2, 1943  
The last elements of the surrounded German army surrender to the Soviet Red Army at Stalingrad.
Related Topics: World War II
February 2, 1970  
Death of Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), philosopher, mathematician, author, socialist, anti-war campaigner.



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