1921 violent American labor dispute. It began on 25 August 1921 in what is now the United States and lasted until 2 September 1921 (about 8 days). The setting was Blair Mountain. It was part of Coal Wars and West Virginia coal wars. Those involved included Baldwin–Felts Detective Agency, the United States Army and the United Mine Workers. About 95 people died.
Before and after
- 21 June 1921Founding of International Hydrographic Organization
- 6 July 1921Birth of Nancy Reagan
- from 17 July 1921 to 1 November 1921Albanian–Yugoslav border war
- 18 July 1921Birth of John Glenn
- from 25 August 1921 to 2 September 1921Battle of Blair Mountain
- 8 September 1921Publication of El gran Carlemany
- 12 September 1921Birth of Stanisław Lem
- 21 October 1921Founding of PEN International
- 3 November 1921Birth of Charles Bronson
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- 7 December 1941Attack on Pearl Harbor
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