1968 ⟶ Battle of Valle Giulia Begins 'Years of Lead'
The years of Lead start in Italy with the Battle of Valle Gi...
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1968
1969
🇮🇹 Battle of Valle Giulia Begins 'Years of Lead'
The years of Lead start in Italy with the Battle of Valle Giulia clash between far-right and far-left militants.⟶
ItalyStudent ProtestsPolitical ViolenceFar-RightFar-LeftSocial UnrestYears of Lead1968
🇵🇭 Moro Conflict Begins in Philippines
The Moro conflict begins in Southern Philippines.⟶
PhilippinesMoro PeopleConflictInsurgencyMuslimsAsiaPolitical Violence
💣 Piazza Fontana Bombing
A bomb planted by far-right extremists sets off in a bank in Milan, Italy, killing 17 people and injuring 88. This event (remembered as the Piazza Fontana bombing) is one of the bloodiest terrorist attacks Italy would receive during the years of lead.⟶
ItalyTerrorismBombingEuropePoliticsCold WarYears of LeadExtremism