Terence V. Powderlywas born. Historically important for leading the Knights of Labor, he "advocated an eight-hour day and the abolition of child labor" (changes which business has been trying to do away with ever since, with some success). He also "worked with the noted American bishop, James Gibbons, to persuade the pope to remove sanctions against Roman Catholics who joined unions" (thank the good Lord!).
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