BirthFactDeath (-) Monday 11th of May 1970 54 years ago |
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Anti-war protester George Winne commits suicide by self-immolation at the age of 23 in Revelle Plaza, San Diego, California, United States. The day before Winne ignited gasoline-soaked rags in his lap next to a sign that said "In God's name, end this war." His act was inspired by the self-immolation of Buddhist monk Thích Quảng Đức. |
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