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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July 22, 1822
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Birth of Gregor Mendel (1822-1884), monk, scientist, pioneer in the field of genetics. Mendel’s work in genetics is largely rejected or ignored in his lifetime, but after his death it is re-discovered and its importance is realized.
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July 22, 1877
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A general strike, growing out of the railroad strike that has paralyzed much of the US, is called in St. Louis, where workers briefly seize control of the city. Strikers in St. Louis continue operation of non-freight trains and collect the fares, making it impossible for the railroads to blame the workers for loss of passenger rail service.
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July 22, 1913
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In the wake of Parliamentary approval of a military bill which strengthens German imperialism and increases the likelihood of war, Rosa Luxemburg gives a speech on the political mass strike. She argues that Parliamentarism is a dead end, and that it is necessary for the working class to rely on extra-parliamentary means to challenge militarism and capitalism.
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