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Haymarket Affair — Desplaines St
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On May 4, 1886, a rally for the eight-hour workday on Desplaines Street ended in a thrown bomb, gunfire, and the deaths of seven officers and at least four civilians.
The Haymarket Affair became a flashpoint in the fight for labor rights — and its anniversary is still marked worldwide as International Workers’ Day.
Quick Facts
Q: What happened at the Haymarket Affair?
A: On May 4, 1886, a labor rally for the eight-hour workday on Desplaines Street ended when someone threw a bomb, leading to gunfire that killed seven officers and at least four civilians.
Q: Why does it still matter?
A: It became a global flashpoint for labor rights — its anniversary is marked worldwide as International Workers' Day.