Journal 58 – Polish December 1970
December is the month of many historical events in the modern Polish history. On December 14-17, 1970, took place of workers surprising in Gdynia, Gdansk, Szczecin and Elblag (these cities are located on the Baltic seashore).
These accidents were bloodily finished by army and militia. On December 17, more than 42 men were killed and several thousands were wounded.
The events began at the shipyard named Lenin in Gdansk. It was anticommunist protests. The protests were sparked by sudden increase of prices of food and articles of daily use.
Today, the Polish government and people very solemnly celebrate 36 anniversary these tragic actions.
In 1980, 10 years later, the independent trade union “Solidarity” was born in Gdansk.
December is the month of many historical events in the modern Polish history. On December 14-17, 1970, took place of workers surprising in Gdynia, Gdansk, Szczecin and Elblag (these cities are located on the Baltic seashore).
These accidents were bloodily finished by army and militia. On December 17, more than 42 men were killed and several thousands were wounded.
The events began at the shipyard named Lenin in Gdansk. It was anticommunist protests. The protests were sparked by sudden increase of prices of food and articles of daily use.
Today, the Polish government and people very solemnly celebrate 36 anniversary these tragic actions.
In 1980, 10 years later, the independent trade union “Solidarity” was born in Gdansk.
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