The June Days were an uprising staged by French workers from 22 to 26 June 1848. It was in response to plans to close the National Workshops, created by the Second Republic in order to provide work and a minimal source of income for the unemployed. The National Guard, led by General Louis-Eugène Cavaignac, was called out to quell the rebellion. Over 4,500 people were either killed or injured, while 4,000 insurgents were deported to French Algeria. The uprising marked the end of the hopes of a "democratic and social republic" and the victory of the liberals over the Radical Republicans.
French authorities suppressed the June Days uprising, in which workers rioted in response to plans to close the National Workshops.
On June 26, in the year 1848, French authorities suppressed the June Days uprising, in which workers rioted in response to plans to close the National Workshops. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of June 26, a notable event in this corner of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on June 26, 1848 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 16 June 2026.
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