Watts Race Riots (aug 11, 1965 – aug 16, 1965)
Description:
A large series of riots that broke out on August 11, 1965, in the predominantly black neighborhood of Watts in Los Angeles. The Watts Riots lasted for six days, resulting in 34 deaths, 1,032 injuries and 4,000 arrests, involving 34,000 people and ending in the destruction of 1,000 buildings, totaling $40 million in damages.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 11, 1965
aug 16, 1965
~ 5 days