10th January 1927: Fritz Lang’s pioneering science fiction film Metropolis premieres in Berlin

Metropolis later gained recognition as a masterpiece of early cinema with Its iconic imagery influencing countless films and works of science fiction.

4th May 1926: General strike of 1.7 million workers begins in the United Kingdom.

Essential services such as transportation, utilities, and communication networks were severely disrupted by the General Strike and the Conservative government, led by Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, was forced to declare a state of emergency and mobilise troops to maintain order and provide essential services.

7th November 1919: Palmer Raids in the United States result in the arrest of thousands of suspected communists and anarchists

The raids were ruthless in their execution and consisted of numerous warrantless searches and arrests across 12 cities, often targeting immigrants and prominent leftist activists.