On this day, August 22, 1864, twelve countries sign the Treaty of Geneva, which establishes the Red Cross, what else happened

Today, August 22, historical and important events happened for our country, but also for him World.

So let’s go back to the page of Time’s calendar to see what happened like today…

1485

The Battle of Bosworth ends the Wars of the Roses between the Houses of York and Lancaster in England.

1716

The Ottoman Turks fail to capture Corfu, which is defended by Venetian troops under the Saxon Count Schuleburg, and lift its siege.

1864

Twelve nations sign the Geneva Convention, which establishes the Red Cross.

1923

The largest strike in terms of extent and militancy that has occurred so far in Greece. An all-worker gathering of the GSEE and the Piraeus Labor Center in Pasalimani is violently suppressed by the army and police. Eleven dead, dozens injured. Basic requests, the increase in daily wages, the reduction of working hours, the improvement of working conditions – especially for minor workers – the rehiring of the dismissed, etc.

1952

The famous Trial of the Airmen begins.

1996

Horror in Belgium since the revelation of the murder (and sexual abuse) of 16 children by a ring of pedophiles led by Marc Ditroux and covered up by higher authorities.

Source: sansimera.gr

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