1966 Dayton Race Riot

Date: September 1, 1966 • Location: Dayton, United States

Rioting erupted in Dayton, Ohio, resulting in one death and the mobilization of the Ohio National Guard.

A race riot occurred in Dayton, Ohio, United States, on September 1 and lasted about 24 hours, ending after the Ohio National Guard had been mobilized. It was the largest race riot in Dayton's history and one of several to occur during the 1960s.