Gabriela Silang, born on this day in 1731, was a Filipina revolutionary who led a revolt against Spanish colonizers after her husband's assassination, vowing to avenge his death. The Spanish captured Gabriela, executing her at age 32.

Image: A painting of Gabriela Silang by artist Carlito Rovira, showing her on horseback and wielding a saber [liberationnews.org]

On this day in 1935, a riot in Harlem began, sparked by rumors that a black Puerto Rican teenager was beaten by employees at a "five and dime" store, leading to what historian Jeffrey Stewart called "the first modern race riot".

Image: Harlem Riot headline, New York Daily News, March 20th, 1935 [blackpast.org]