Direct Action Day
day of widespread communal rioting between Muslims and Hindus in the city of Calcutta
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Summary
Direct Action Day is a riot[1]. It ranks in the top 6% of riot entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,985 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Direct Action Day is in the country of India[3].
- Direct Action Day's instance of is recorded as riot[4].
- Direct Action Day's Commons category is recorded as Direct Action Day[5].
- Direct Action Day occurred on August 16, 1946[6].
- Direct Action Day's coordinate location is recorded as {'latitude': 22.58, 'longitude': 88.36}[7].
- Direct Action Day resulted in {'amount': '+4000'} deaths[8].
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When and Where
Direct Action Day occurred on August 16, 1946[6]. It is in the country of India[3].
Context
Direct Action Day's instance of is recorded as riot[4].
Outcome and Impact
Direct Action Day resulted in {'amount': '+4000'} deaths[8].
Why It Matters
Direct Action Day ranks in the top 6% of riot entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,985 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] It is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]