History: January 11 (#5)

History: January 11 (#5)
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January 11, 1943 Italian-American anarchist Carlo Tresca is assassinated in New York City.

Commentary

Commentary

On January 11, in the year 1943: Italian-American anarchist Carlo Tresca is assassinated in New York City. New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. Why January 11, 1943 matters: Italian-American anarchist Carlo Tresca is assassinated in New York City. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: January 11, 1943 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Italian-American anarchist Carlo Tresca is assassinated in New York City. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)