This week in history

May 23, 2005
Issue 
627

May 26

1938: The House Un-American Activities Committee begins its first session.

May 27

1967: 90.8% of Australians vote to remove constitutional discrimination against Aborigines.

May 28

1871: 25,000 people are killed as the Paris Commune is defeated.

2000: Half a million people walk across Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of reconciliation.

May 29

1969: A general strike in Argentina opposes the US military regime.

From Green Left Weekly, May 25, 2005.
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