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1970 Polish protests
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The 1970 Polish protests, also known as the December 1970 Events (Polish: Wydarzenia Grudzienia 1970), occurred in northern Poland during 14–19 December 1970. The protests were sparked by a sudden increase in the prices of food and other everyday items. Strikes were put down by the Polish People's Army and the Citizen's Militia, resulting in at least 44 people killed and more than 1,000 wounded.
"December 1970 Events" redirects here. For other events that take place on this date, see December 1970.
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Part of the Cold War and anti-communist resistance in Poland (1944–1989) | |||
![]() Zbyszek Godlewski's body carried by demonstrators in Gdynia | |||
Date | 14–19 December 1970 | ||
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Caused by | Massive increases in the prices of basic foodstuffs | ||
Methods | Demonstrations, Protests, Riots | ||
Resulted in | Government victory
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Several thousand protesters | |||
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