What happened August 1848 AD

Ferdinand returned to Vienna from Innsbruck on August 12, 1848. Soon after his return, the working-class populace hit the streets again on August 21, 1848, to protest high unemployment and the government's decree to reduce wages.

On August 23, 1848, Austrian troops opened fire on unarmed demonstrators and shot several.

Ferdinand returned to Vienna from Innsbruck on August 12, 1848. Soon after his return, the working-class populace hit the streets again on August 21, 1848, to protest high unemployment and the government's decree to reduce wages.

On August 23, 1848, Austrian troops opened fire on unarmed demonstrators and shot several.