Some notable events around anarchism that happened in 1878.
May[]
- 11: Max Hödel, a 20-year old plumber and anarchist, attempts to assassinate the German Emperor Wilhelm I. He shoots at his carriage using a revolver, but he is immediately disarmed, jailed, put on trial and sentenced to death by July 10.[1]
August[]
- 16: Max Hödel is executed for his attempt to assassinate the German emperor in May. He is executed by beheading in Berlin and was 21 years old.[1]
See also[]
- 1877 in anarchism
- 1879 in anarchism
- Notable events in anarchism by year