September 29, 1931- Black Tuesday in Estevan, Saskatchewan

 
Royal Mounted Canadian Police lined up in the street during the Estevan Riot (black and white)

RCMP officers during the Estevan Riot. 1931, Public Domain.

This date is known as Black Tuesday in Estevan, Canada. On this day several hundred striking miners clashed with local and Royal Mounted police in the streets of the Saskatchewan town. The fighting left 3 dead and many injured.

Annie Buller addressing a crowd before the Estevan Riot. 1931, Public Domain.

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