Vietnam’s “Burning Monk” Protest
Vietnam’s “Burning Monk” Protest  
Podcast: History Daily
Published On: Wed Jun 11 2025
Description: June 11, 1963. Protesting the lack of religious freedom in South Vietnam, Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc sets himself on fire in a busy Saigon intersection. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.