Historical eventJune 231982

Killing of Vincent Chin

Chinese American Vincent Chin died after being beaten into a coma in Highland Park, Michigan, U.S., by two automotive workers who were angry about the success of Japanese auto companies.

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When
Wednesday, June 23 198244 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1980s
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Dates: From 1982.

What happened

Chinese American Vincent Chin died after being beaten into a coma in Highland Park, Michigan, U.S., by two automotive workers who were angry about the success of Japanese auto companies.

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  • September 14Bachir GemayelPresident-elect of Lebanon Bachir Gemayel is assassinated.
  • September 16Elie HobeikaA Lebanese militia under the direct command of Elie Hobeika carried out a massacre in the Palestinian refugee camp of Sabra and Shatila,…
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  • October 20FC Spartak MoscowDuring the UEFA Cup match between FC Spartak Moscow and HFC Haarlem, 66 people are crushed to death in the Luzhniki disaster.
  • May 25Falklands WarFalklands War: HMS Coventry is sunk by Argentine Air Force A-4 Skyhawks.

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June 23 1982 — 44 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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