The Most Fascinating Riot You’ve Never Heard Of • Discoverology

The Most Fascinating Riot You’ve Never Heard Of

A mob of thousands attempted to storm a theater over a performance of Macbeth, the National Guard had to be called up, 31 people were killed and more than 100 wounded all over the personal jealousies of two vain and insecure actors. This is the story of the Astor Place Opera House Riot of May 10, 1849.

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