The Women's March on Washington, and subsequently the US and cities across the globe, have already made history for being the largest protest in US history. It is estimated that 2.9 million people marched from Los Angeles to New York, in protest for Women's rights and against hateful rhetoric from newly inaugurated President Trump. While yesterday's march has already made history for it's scale and impact, it isn't the first of its kind. It turns out that Americans of 2017 aren't the only people that have gathered together in masses in protest of hate and inequality.

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom- August 28, 1963

You may not recognize the name, but everyone knows of this historic march. Most significantly known for the participation of Martin Luther King Jr and his famous "I Have A Dream Speech", the Jobs and Freedom March was meant to protest civil rights for the oppressed during heavy times of segregation in the 60's. Approximately 250,000 people marched in Washington DC on this day.

Anti-Vietnam War protest in DC - November 15, 1969

Following US involvement in the Vietnam War, which killed thousands of American soldiers, around 600,000 protesters marched on Washington against the violent and controversial war.

The March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation - April 25, 1993

In 1993, nearly one million people gathered at the National Mall in support of LGBT rights. These protesters sought funding for AIDS research, reproductive rights and legislation against discrimination.

Marches opposing the Iraq war - February 15-16, 2003

After President George W. Bush's decision to enter in war against Iraq, an idea widely discussed in his election campaign, between 10-15 million people marched in protest around the world, with 500,000 Americans marching in various US cities. These protests are widely seen as the largest protest ever in world history.