ON THIS DAY - October 17th 1961. French Police Massacre Peaceful Algerian Protesters

In the heart of Paris, beneath the glittering lights and iconic streets, lies a dark chapter in history. A chapter marked by violence, repression, and the struggle for freedom.
On the night of October 17, 1961, thousands of Algerian men, women, and children marched through the city, demanding an end to the injustice of French colonial rule.
But what began as a peaceful demonstration quickly turned into a nightmare. French police, under orders from the government, unleashed a wave of brutality that would leave hundreds dead, many bodies thrown into the Seine River.
For decades, this tragedy was silenced, forgotten, and denied. But today, we remember the victims and the events that shook Paris to its core. Music by: Bensound
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