Los Angeles timeline
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Marilyn Monroe is Born
She was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, to Gladys Baker. As the identity of her father is undetermined, she... Read more
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Amelia Earhart Becomes the First Woman to Fly Solo from Coast-to-Coast
On August 24-25, 1932, she flew from Los Angeles, California, to Newark, New Jersey, in a record 19 hours, 5 minutes, flying a Lockheed Vega, also... Read more
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Los Angeles Flood of 1938
The 1938 flood event resulted in the deaths of 115 people. It destroyed 5,601 homes and damaged 1,500 homes making them uninhabitable. For many... Read more
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Richard Nixon Delivers his 'Checkers' Speech
The Checkers speech or Fund speech was an address made by United States Senator from California and Republican vice presidential candidate Richard... Read more
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Watts Riots
The Watts Riots was a civil disturbance in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California from August 11 to August 15, 1965. The five-day riot... Read more
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1972 International Special Olympics Summer Games
13-18 August 1972 The Third International Special Olympics Summer Games take place at the University of California-Los Angeles with 2,500... Read more
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Games of the XXIII Olympiad Held in Los Angeles, California
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles,... Read more
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Slayer Releases "Reign in Blood"
Reign in Blood is the third studio album and major label debut by the American thrash metal band Slayer. Released on October 7, 1986, the album was... Read more
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Rodney King Pulled Over and Beaten by LAPD Officers
On the night of March 2, 1991, Rodney King and two passengers, Byrant Allen and Freddie Helms, were driving west on Foothill Freeway (Interstate... Read more
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Los Angeles Riots Erupt Following Acquittal of LAPD Officers Accused of Beating Rodney King
The Los Angeles Riots of 1992, also known as the Rodney King riots, were sparked on April 29, 1992 when a jury acquitted four Los Angeles Police... Read more
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Museum of Tolerance Opens
The Museum of Tolerance (MOT), a multimedia museum in Los Angeles, California, USA, with an associated museum and professional development... Read more
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The first annual KROQ Weenie Roast takes place
Weenie Roast is a multi-artist alternative rock concert, presented annually in June by the Los Angeles, California, USA radio station KROQ. Since... Read more
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The second annual KROQ Weenie Roast takes place
The second annual Weenie Roast, hosted by the legendary L.A. rock radio station KROQ (106.7FM), took place on Saturday, June 11, 1994 at Irvine... Read more
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The Gift of Game, Crazy Town's Debut Album
The Gift of Game is the first album by Los Angeles band Crazy Town. It was released on November 9, 1999 in the U.S. by Columbia Records. The album... Read more
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2006 Los Angeles Gay Pride Parade
The City of West Hollywood's Lesbian Visibility Committee and Christopher Street West (CSW) will host the annual Dyke March on Friday, June 9, 2006... Read more
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2007 Los Angeles Gay Pride Parade
LOS ANGELES -- Christopher Street West Los Angeles Pride announces the continuation of the LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration Theme - "Our Agenda:... Read more
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2008 Los Angeles Gay Pride Parade
Two of California's top Prides burst onto the calendar in June: Los Angeles Pride 2008 (June 6-8; www.lapride.org) and San Francisco's 38th Annual... Read more
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Jay Z Plays Hollywood Palladium with DJ AM
Goldstein was a member of the rock band Crazy Town, known for their hit "Butterfly". He has also scratched on albums for Papa Roach, Madonna, Will... Read more
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2009 Los Angeles Gay Pride Parade
Crowds will continue to feel the palpable excitement amid the largest gathering of the LGBT community in Southern California by playing witness to... Read more