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 31, 1775
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Two American armies attack Quebec City in an attempt to conquer Canada, but are defeated and driven back.
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December 31, 1921
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The Life and Labour Commune, a Tolstoyan agricultural commune, is founded near Moscow.
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December 31, 1958
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Start of the Newfoundland Loggers Strike: hundreds of loggers employed by Anglo-Newfoundland Development Company at Grand Falls strike for wage increases and for improvements in living conditions at wood camps.
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