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1935 Revolution Day Zócalo Battle
The 1935 Revolution Day Zócalo Battle was a violent conflict that broke out during the Revolution Day (Mexico), Revolution Day festival of 1935 at the Zócalo between members of the Revolutionary Mexicanist Action () and multiple organizations associated with the Mexican Communist Party. Members of the Revolutionary Mexicanist Action parading through the square were met by individuals associated with the Mexican Communist Party with the latter antagonizing the former. The brawl lasted about an hour and resulted in 46 to 50 injuries and 3 casualties. Among the wounded was Nicolás Rodríguez Carrasco, leader of the Revolutionary Mexicanist Action. The deceased were Carlos Salinas Vela of the Communist Youth Federation of Mexico, Lucio Huerta, a worker, and José Trinidad García, a worker not affiliated with either organization. Following the incident, intense political pressure was put on Lázaro Cárdenas, President Cárdenas to ban the Revolutionary Mexicanist Action organizat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revolution Day (Mexico)
Mexican Revolution Day is an official government holiday, celebrated annually in Mexico on November 20, marking the start of what became the Mexican Revolution. The Mexican Revolution, initiated by Francisco I. Madero on November 20, 1910, led to the overthrow of dictator Porfirio Díaz after his 35-year rule. Madero, who had opposed Díaz in the 1910 election, was imprisoned but escaped, issuing the Plan of San Luis Potosí to declare the election results fraudulent and call for a revolt. The revolution culminated in significant social and political changes, including the 1917 Constitution, which introduced labor reforms like the 8-hour workday, abolished child labor, and promoted equal pay. The commemoration of the revolution is celebrated as a national holiday, though the style of celebration has evolved over the years, including modifications to the parade schedule and location. Since 2006, the holiday has been observed on the third Monday of November, and the 2019 reinstatem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
