Istanbul Pogrom Targets Greek, Jewish, and Armenian Minorities, September 6, 1955
Istanbul's Greek, Jewish, and Armenian minorities are the target of a government-sponsored pogrom; dozens are killed in ensuing riots.
Date: September 6, 1955
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