154 years ago today, on May 21, 1871 (April 3, 1871), the "May Bloodshed Week" that shook the world in Paris, France began. The picture shows Livory Street during the fierce battle on May 24, 1871 (painting) On May 21, 1871, the members of the French Paris Commune fought against the reactionary army to defend every inch of the Commune, and the "May Bloodshed Week" that shook the world began.