Historical eventAugust 101901

Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers

The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers began an ultimately unsuccessful strike to reverse its declining fortunes and organize large numbers of new members.

125th anniversary in 2026

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When
Saturday, August 10 1901125 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1900s
Anniversary
125th in 2026
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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 1901.

What happened

The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers began an ultimately unsuccessful strike to reverse its declining fortunes and organize large numbers of new members.

August 10 through the years

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When did Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers happen?

August 10 1901 — 125 years ago, on a Saturday.

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