Historical eventAugust 161837

Daaga

Daaga and two other African soldiers in the British Army's 1st West India Regiment were executed for their role in the St. Joseph Mutiny in Trinidad.

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When
Wednesday, August 16 1837189 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
19th century · 1830s
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Dates: From 1837.

What happened

Daaga and two other African soldiers in the British Army's 1st West India Regiment were executed for their role in the St. Joseph Mutiny in Trinidad.

August 16 through the years

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August 16 1837 — 189 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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