Sacco and Vanzetti Case

Vanzetti Born

Jun 11, 1888

Bartolomeo Vanzetti is born in the the in Villafalletto, Province of Cuneo, Piedmont region of Italy.

Sacco Born

Apr 22, 1891

Nicola Sacco is born in the Torremaggiore, Province of Foggia, Apulia region of Italy.

Both Men Leave For US

Jan 1, 1908

Both Sacco and Vanzetti left for the US from Italy in 1908

The Men meet at Strike

Jan 1, 1917

Sacco and Vanzetti meet each other at a strike in 1917

Court

Jul 14, 1921

The Jury finds Sacco and Vanzetti guilty of first degree murder.

Protests

Jan 1, 1927

Protest are held in every major city in North America as well as many cities over the world asking for a pardon of Sacco and Vanzetti.

Execution

Aug 23, 1927

Sacco and Vanzetti are executed via electric chair.