50 years ago: Madrid students revolt against Franco
On February 24, 1965, Spanish police wielding truncheons broke up a peaceful student march
of some 5,000 in Madrid, arresting hundreds. The students, who were led by four university professors,
were demanding the right to form independent student groups.
Franco
50 years ago: Madrid students revolt against Franco
On February 24, 1965, Spanish police wielding truncheons broke up a peaceful student march
of some 5,000 in Madrid, arresting hundreds. The students, who were led by four university professors,
were demanding the right to form independent student groups.