1924 –Giacomo
Matteotti spoke out in a speech at the lower house of the
parliament against the result of the election, where the fascist
used intimidation tactics.
1925 – In China protests
erupt against the Great Powers infringing on Chinese
sovereignty.
1948 – A dike along the
flooding Columbia River breaks,
obliterating Vanport,
Oregon within minutes. Fifteen people die and tens
of thousands are left homeless.