The St George's Fields occurs on May 10, 1768 when government soldiers open fire on demonstrators that had gathered at St George's Fields, Southwark in south London.
The protest is against the imprisonment of the radical Member of Parliament John Wilkes for writing an article that severely criticizes King George III.
After the reading of the Riot Act telling the crowds to disperse within the hour, six or seven people are killed when fired on by troops.
