1635day.year
The first public school in the United States, the Boston Latin School, is founded.
The Boston Latin School, America's first public secondary school, opens in Boston in 1635 to provide classical education to young men.
Founded in 1635 in Boston, the Boston Latin School was the first public secondary school in the American colonies.
It was established to offer a rigorous classical education in Latin, Greek, and the humanities to young men.
The school aimed to prepare students for college and civic leadership in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Over the centuries, it has produced scholars, statesmen, and notable figures in American history.
Today, the Boston Latin School continues its legacy as a prestigious exam school in Boston, reflecting its centuries-old traditions.
1635
Boston Latin School
1968day.year
Vietnam War: Student protesters at Columbia University in New York City take over administration buildings and shut down the university.
Anti-war student activists occupied Columbia University’s administrative buildings, forcing a university shutdown.
On April 23, 1968, amid growing national unrest over U.S. involvement in Vietnam, hundreds of students at Columbia University seized Hamilton Hall and other administration facilities. The protesters demanded the university sever ties with the Institute for Defense Analyses and halt military recruitment on campus. Tensions escalated as police prepared to intervene, and the standoff lasted several days. The occupation inspired similar demonstrations nationwide and highlighted the power of student activism during the 1960s. Columbia eventually suspended classes and entered negotiations, reflecting the broader societal divisions over war and civil rights.
1968
Vietnam War
Columbia University
take over administration buildings and shut down the university
1979day.year
Blair Peach, a British activist, was fatally injured after being knocked unconscious during an Anti-Nazi League demonstration against a National Front election meeting in Southall, London.
Anti-racism activist Blair Peach was fatally injured during an Anti-Nazi League protest in Southall when clashes with police turned violent.
On April 23, 1979, Blair Peach joined an Anti-Nazi League demonstration opposing a National Front rally in Southall, West London. The peaceful protest escalated when members of the Metropolitan Police's Special Patrol Group moved in with batons. Peach was struck on the head by a blow from an unknown object, collapsing in the street. He died later that night, sparking widespread outrage over police brutality and far-right extremism in Britain. A prolonged investigation followed, but no officers were ever held accountable. Peach’s death became a rallying point for civil liberties advocates and remains a powerful symbol in the fight against racism and state violence.
Blair Peach
Anti-Nazi League
National Front
Southall