8. The Kent State Shootings (May 4, 1970)
On May 4, 1970, during a protest against the Vietnam War at Kent State University in Ohio, members of the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of unarmed students, killing four and wounding nine others. The victims were Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer, and William Schroeder. This tragic event intensified national opposition to the war and led to widespread student protests across the United States. For more detailed information, visit Kent State University’s official account of the shootings.
