Sette Giugno

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Sette Giugno is a Maltese national holiday celebrated annually on the 7th June.

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Sette Giugno commemorates events which occurred on the same day in 1919 when, after British authorities raised the price of bread, riots ensued. During the riots British troops fired into the crowds, killing four: Ġużeppi Bajjada, Manwel Attard, Wenzu Dyer and Karmenu Abela.

These four today are remembered by a monument to their honour in the square outside the Presidential Palace in Valletta.

Also on the same day, the National Assembly was formed, and self-government was demanded.




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