What Happened on February 28, 1947

Historical Events

February 28 Massacre

February 28 Massacre: Anti-government uprising in Taiwan is violently put down by Chiang Kai-shek and his Kuomintang-led Republic of China government with the loss of 18,000-28,000 lives. Marks the beginning of the White Terror.

An angry crowd occupies the Tobacco Monopoly Bureau in Taipei

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