On this day in history
August 11
American
1965The Watts riots erupt in Los Angeles, six days of burning that kill 34 people.
The Watts riots erupt in Los Angeles, six days of burning that kill 34 people.
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1934Alcatraz opens as a federal prison in San Francisco Bay.
Alcatraz opens as a federal prison in San Francisco Bay.
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World
1960Chad gains independence from France.
Chad gains independence from France.
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