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Wed, 08.11.1965

The Los Angeles Watts Riots Begin

*On this date in 1965, the Watts Los Angeles Riots began.

In six days of unrest, 34 people died, over 1,300 were injured, and $35 million in property was lost.

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I want to die while you love me, While yet you hold me fair, While laughter lies upon my lips And lights are in my hair. I want to die... I WANT TO DIE WHILE YOU LOVE ME by Georgia Douglas Johnson.
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