Facts on 21 May
1969 - Tragedy at North Carolina A&T College

Police and National Guardsmen opened fire on student demonstrators at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. The incident resulted in the death of 22-year-old honors student Willie Grimes and injuries to at least five policemen. The confrontation occurred during a time of heightened racial tensions and student activism related to civil rights and police brutality.

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