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Today in History: Ludlow Massacre: 17 Dead in Coal Mine Clash

4/20/2026

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On April 20, 1914, the Ludlow Massacre occurred when the Colorado National Guard and private guards attacked a tent colony of striking coal miners and their families in Ludlow, Colorado. The violent confrontation resulted in the deaths of approximately 21 individuals, mostly women and children, highlighting the brutal conflict during the Colorado Coalfield War.

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On April 20, 1914, the Ludlow Massacre occurred when the Colorado National Guard and private guards attacked a tent colony of striking coal miners and their families in Ludlow, Colorado. The violent confrontation resulted in the deaths of approximately 21 individuals, mostly women and children, highlighting the brutal conflict during the Colorado Coalfield War.