Historical eventNovember 231867
Manchester Martyrs
The Manchester Martyrs were hanged in Manchester, England, for involvement in a scheme to free two Irish nationalists from custody in which a police officer was killed.
In context
- When
- Saturday, November 23 1867159 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 19th century · 1860s
- Recorded from
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.
At a glance
Dates: From 1867.
What happened
The Manchester Martyrs were hanged in Manchester, England, for involvement in a scheme to free two Irish nationalists from custody in which a police officer was killed.
November 23 through the years
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- 2011Arab Spring
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Questions about this entry
When did Manchester Martyrs happen?
November 23 1867 — 159 years ago, on a Saturday.
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