Division Street Riots
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| Resulted in | Spanish Action Committee |
|---|---|
| Chicago | |
| American | |
| Date | June 12–14, 1966 |
| Locations | Chicago |
| Illinois | |
| United States | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2262056 |
About Division Street Riots
The Division Street riots were episodes of rioting and civil unrest, which started on June 12 and continued through June 14, 1966. These riots are remembered as a turning point in Puerto Rican civic involvement in Chicago. This was the first riot in the United States attributed to Puerto Ricans.
