Wars, politics & history

1967 Newark riots

from 12 July 1967 to 17 July 1967

One of the many race riots that swept cities in the U.S. during the "Long Hot Summer of 1967". It began on 12 July 1967 in what is now the United States and lasted until 17 July 1967 (about 5 days). The setting was Jersey City and Newark. It was part of Long Hot Summer of 1967. About 26 people died. Some 727 were injured.

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