- 1849 - Mikhail Bakunin was arrested following the May Uprising in Dresden.
- 1877 - Peter Maurin was born.
- 1911 - Mexican Revolution: The First Battle of Tijuana ends in a Magonista victory, with the Mexican Liberal Party capture of Tijuana.
- 1921 - Daniel Berrigan was born.
- 1937 - Solidaridad Obrera denounced yesterday's manifesto by the Friends of Durruti Group.
- 1939 - Spanish anarchist Miguel García was arrested in jailed for 22 months.