#OTD On This Day – Oswald Mosley
On this day, 1962, fascist and leader of the British Union of Fascists, Oswald Mosley attempts to march in Manchester.
Although guarded by his fascist Blackshirts and police, Mosley was greeted just as he was 26 years previous at Cable Street – with Anti-Fascists.
Anti-Fascist groups rallied almost 5,000 people in opposition to the BUF march, and after breaking Blackshirt lines, Mosley was knocked to the ground.
Mosley attempted to speak afterwards, but his vile hatred was rejected as he came under attack from stones, coins and tomatoes. Police quickly moved in and escorted Mosley to safety, however street battles continued between Anti-Fascists and the Blackshirts for several hours.
