18 May 1964

Monday. Whitsun Bank Holiday. 18 May

1964-05-18

Events

 * Scores of youths are given prison sentences following a Whitsun weekend of violent clashes between gangs of Mods and Rockers at a number of resorts on the south coast of England. In Brighton, two youths were jailed for three months and others were fined as more than 1,000 teenagers were involved in skirmishes on the beach and the promenade the previous night. (BBC News)1964-05-18 Rolling Stones concert riot.jpg
 * A riot breaks out at a Rolling Stones concert in Hamilton, Scotland. The cause of the riot was said to be due to 4,000 fake tickets being sold.