With the upcoming release of theBad Day LA video game, it may be time to reflect on the truly worst day (or days) in LA history. Only by looking at (understanding) the past can a city (society) move forward.So, I would say that, in the last 225 years, the worst day in the history of the City of Los Angeles could be any of the following:
October 24, 1871
August 11, 1965
April 29, 1992
Perhaps there are other days in Los Angeles History that are worse for a specific region (the Valley: January 17, 1994), a specific neighborhood (Bel-Air: November 6, 1961) or for a specific sector (old "Hollywood elite": April 1, 1995). Or maybe, it's your personal worst day.
These dates are pretty bad days in history - do you know of others?
NOTE: No links were given at the time of this post for these dates for a reason. There are 6 dates on this page, 2 to 4 of them should be easily known. There are a few listed that may take some Googling to figure out (until someone posts them in the comments!).
8 comments:
Well I knew three (1992, 1994, 1965), looked up two more (1961, 1871), but April 1, 1995 still has me stumped. I have a vague notion that it's something with one of the big talent agencies, but I just can't put my finger on it.
I haven't figured out all six yet, but I'd like to add another date to the list.
Assasination of Robert F. Kennedy
June 6, 1968
What a topic. April 1, 1995 has stumped me.
Loss of life:
The failure of the St. Francis Dam:
March 12, 1928
Public figures:
Magic Johnson's announcement he was HIV-positive:
November 7, 1991
Shootings:
Hate-driven attacks on children:
August 10, 1999
Bank shootout:
February 28, 1997
I'm going to throw out a complete guess: The day Chasen's closed its doors.
Let's not forget the terrible flood on Feb 27-28, 1938. Though, the Army Corps had started to attempt to control the river, this event gave the Corps the support to move further, destroying one of the city's greatest natural assets.
August 8, 1969.
I think everyone should know what happened that day, or that night.
If not, let me add August 9, 1969.
August 8, 1969 - Tate-LaBianca murders.
Good guess on April 1, 1995 - Yes, it is the day Chasen's closed. Not really on the same level as the others.
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