List of riots

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List of Riots

A riot is a form of civil disorder commonly characterized by a group lashing out in a violent public disturbance against authority, property, or people. Riots often occur in reaction to a perceived grievance or out of dissent. The following is a comprehensive list of notable riots throughout history, categorized by region and time period.

Ancient and Medieval Riots

Nika Riots (532 AD)

The Nika Riots took place in Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, during the reign of Emperor Justinian I. The riots were sparked by political tensions and chariot racing factions known as the Blues and the Greens. The violence resulted in the destruction of much of the city and the deaths of tens of thousands of people.

The Peasants' Revolt (1381)

The Peasants' Revolt in England was a major uprising across large parts of England in 1381. The revolt had various causes, including socio-economic and political tensions generated by the Black Death, high taxes due to the Hundred Years' War, and instability within the local leadership of London.

Early Modern Riots

Boston Massacre (1770)

The Boston Massacre was a confrontation in which British soldiers shot and killed several people while being harassed by a mob in Boston. The event was heavily publicized by leading Patriots such as Paul Revere and Samuel Adams.

Gordon Riots (1780)

The Gordon Riots were a series of anti-Catholic protests in London, named after Lord George Gordon. The riots were sparked by the Papists Act 1778, which was intended to reduce official discrimination against British Catholics.

19th Century Riots

Peterloo Massacre (1819)

The Peterloo Massacre occurred at St Peter's Field, Manchester, England, when cavalry charged into a crowd of 60,000–80,000 who had gathered to demand the reform of parliamentary representation.

Haymarket Riot (1886)

The Haymarket Riot was the aftermath of a bombing that took place at a labor demonstration on May 4, 1886, at Haymarket Square in Chicago. It began as a peaceful rally in support of workers striking for an eight-hour workday.

20th Century Riots

Tulsa Race Massacre (1921)

The Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the most severe incidents of racial violence in U.S. history. It occurred in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a prosperous African-American community known as "Black Wall Street."

Watts Riots (1965)

The Watts Riots were a series of violent confrontations between Los Angeles police and residents of Watts and other predominantly African American neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles.

21st Century Riots

2005 French Riots

The 2005 French Riots were a series of riots that began in the Clichy-sous-Bois suburb of Paris and spread to other parts of France. The unrest was sparked by the deaths of two teenagers who were accidentally electrocuted while hiding from police.

2011 England Riots

The 2011 England Riots were a series of riots that took place across several cities in England, including London, Birmingham, and Manchester. The riots were sparked by the police shooting of Mark Duggan in Tottenham, London.

Also see

• Civil disorder
• Protest
• Social movement
• Revolution
• List of protests