June 4-10, 1960 Security Treaty Crisis

 

May 26, 1960: Huge protest in front of Diet

June 4, 1960: Railroad workers join the general strike, shutting national railway system. At least 5 million workers participated in this strike

 

June 4, 1960: 5000 student protestors clash with police at Prime Minister's residence
June 11, 1960: Continuing protests