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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December 21
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The December solstice (Winter solstice in the northern hemisphere, Summer solstice in the southern hemisphere).
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December 21, 1844
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The Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers opens the first co-operative store.
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December 21, 1907
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Chilean soldiers massacre striking workers, along with their wives and children. More than 2,000 are killed.
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December 21, 1919
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Some 250 foreign-born radicals, including Emma Goldman, are deported from the United States and sent to Russia.
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December 21, 1991
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The dissolution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
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