If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality. Desmond Tutu
List of historical events
1. General Motors Corporation was founded in Flint, Michigan by William C. Durant and Charles Stewart Mott
On this day in history in 1908 General Motors Corporation was founded in Flint, Michigan by William C. Durant and Charles Stewart Mott. The company, also known as GM, was one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cars and trucks. Most notably, the company manufactured Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Hummer brand cars. side of the oppressor
2. A bomb exploded on Wall Street, New York killing 38 people
On this day in history in 1920 A bomb exploded on Wall Street, New York killing 38 people. The Wall Street Bombing, as the incident is known, was the deadliest such act on American soil to that date. It is still not known who was responsible for the bombing. side of the oppressor
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3. Malaysia was created
On this day in history in 1963 Malaysia was created. The Federation of Malaya united with Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore to create Malaysia. Singapore left the arrangement two years later. side of the oppressor
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4. An earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter Scale rocked the city of Tabas in Iran
On this day in history in 1978 An earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter Scale rocked the city of Tabas in Iran. More than 11,000 people were killed during the natural disaster. side of the oppressor
5. Members of a right-wing Lebanese militia massacred 1500-3000 people in two Beirut-area refugee camps
On this day in history in 1982 Members of a right-wing Lebanese militia massacred 1500-3000 people in two Beirut-area refugee camps. The killings took over three days in the Palestinian refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila and were led by the Lebanese Christian Phalangist militia. side of the oppressor
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