1766day.year
The Nottingham Cheese Riot breaks out at the Goose Fair in Nottingham, UK, in response to the excessive cost of cheese.
In 1766, rioters at Nottingham’s Goose Fair turned on high-priced cheese, smashing and seizing wheels in protest. The Nottingham Cheese Riot became an early example of consumer unrest.
At the annual Goose Fair in Nottingham on October 2, 1766, townspeople discovered cheese prices had soared due to heavy taxation and poor harvests. A crowd gathered and began to board up the cheese sellers’ wagons, demanding fairer prices and an end to market manipulation. The situation escalated into a riot when authorities attempted to disperse the mob, resulting in skirmishes and the destruction of property. Local magistrates intervened by lowering cheese duties and negotiating with traders to calm the unrest. Newspapers across Britain reported on the events, highlighting public anger over food shortages and economic inequality. The Nottingham Cheese Riot stands as a vivid example of popular protest against economic hardship in 18th-century England.
1766
Nottingham Cheese Riot
Goose Fair
Nottingham
1928day.year
The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as Opus Dei, is founded.
Opus Dei, formally the Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God, is founded by Josemar�a9a Escriv�a1 in Spain.
On October 2, 1928, Spanish priest Josemar�a9a Escriv�a1 de Balaguer founded the organization known as Opus Dei, formally titled the Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God. The group sought to promote the sanctification of ordinary life through work and daily activities. It emphasized lay spirituality, encouraging members to strive for holiness in professional and family environments. Initially, Opus Dei operated within the Roman Catholic Church’s structure, offering spiritual retreats and guidance. Over time, it grew into an international institution, obtaining status as a personal prelature in 1982 under Pope John Paul II. Opus Dei has attracted both praise for its devotional methods and controversy over its secretive reputation and influence within the Church. Today, it maintains schools, universities, and clinics around the world, impacting millions of Catholics through its programs.
1928
Opus Dei
2016day.year
Ethiopian protests break out during a festival in the Oromia region, killing dozens of people.
Deadly clashes broke out during the 2016 Irreecha festival in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, leading to dozens of fatalities in mass protests.
Thousands gathered on October 2, 2016, to celebrate the Irreecha harvest festival at Lake Hora in Bishoftu, Oromia. Protesters clashed with security forces over grievances related to land rights and political marginalization of the Oromo population. Police fired tear gas into the dense crowd, triggering a deadly stampede that left dozens dead and hundreds injured. Human rights groups reported that authorities used excessive force to disperse demonstrators. The tragedy intensified anti-government protests across Ethiopia and drew international scrutiny of the country’s human rights record. In response, the government declared a state of emergency to restore order, but tensions remained high for months afterward.
2016
Ethiopian protests