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Tag Archives: Haarlem
July 24, 1487
On July 24, 1487, the citizens of Leeuwarden, Netherlands proved to the world that they had their priorities right. Prior to July 24, the aldermen of Leeuwarden had banned the sale of any beer not brewed in Leeuwarden, which… Continue reading
Posted in 15th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged beer, better beer, civil disobediance, Haarlem, Leeuwarden, Netherlands, Pieter Cammingha, political protest
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October 23, 1690
On October 23, 1690, the citizen of Haarlem, Netherlands revolted against the government for one day. The city had enacted a public ban against smoking. The citizens rose up, for a little bit, and hacked and coughed their way to the town hall, where they had a bit of a rest. They then yelled and … Continue reading
Posted in 17th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged citizen unrest, Haarlem, Netherlands, protests, tobacco
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