The Easter Riots break out in Uppsala, Sweden.

The so-called Easter Riots of 1943 in Uppsala, Sweden, were a series of student-led disturbances that occurred during the Easter holiday amid the tensions of World War II. Although Sweden remained officially neutral, strong political divisions—particularly between pro-Allied and pro-German sympathies—were present within academic circles. In Uppsala, clashes broke out between student groups following provocative speeches and demonstrations, leading to scuffles, property damage, and police intervention. While relatively limited in scale compared to later unrest, the riots reflected the broader ideological strains affecting Swedish society at the time and highlighted how even neutral countries experienced internal conflict during the war years.