1921 Protests & Revolutions Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 13 Feb Armenian February Uprising against Bolshevik rule: On February 13, 1921, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation initiated the February Uprising, an anti-Bolshevik rebellion in Armenia. The uprising led to the temporary overthrow of the Bolshevik government in Yerevan, with the Salvation Committee of the Fatherland assuming control. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 06 Mar Founding of the Portuguese Communist Party: The Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) was founded on March 6, 1921, at the headquarters of the Association of Office Employees in Lisbon. The PCP emerged from the Portuguese Maximalist Federation, a revolutionary movement established in 1919, and was influenced by the 1917 Russian Revolution. The party's formation was a response to the economic crisis and the need for a revolutionary vanguard among Portuguese workers. source: pcp.pt
- 30 Jul Founding of the Communist Party of South Africa: The Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA) was established during a conference in Cape Town from July 30 to August 1, 1921. The party was founded by radical white workers and socialists inspired by the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution in Russia. The conference adopted the CPSA's constitution and manifesto, electing William H. Andrews as secretary, C.B. Tyler as chairman, and Sidney Percival Bunting as treasurer. source: sahistory.org.za
- 25 Oct London unemployment march leads to rioting: On October 25, 1921, a march in London protesting unemployment turned violent, leading to rioting. The unrest was part of a series of labor protests during a period of economic hardship in the United Kingdom.
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