Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II, who believes that the Islamic identity of his Empire is being threatened by the Christianity of Europe, orders the massacre of Christian Armenians in Ottoman-ruled Anatolia and Armenia. At least 80 000 people were killed in the violence, with some estimates ranging as high as 300 000.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Massacre of Armenians in Constantinople". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=19167, accessed 06 May 2024.]
