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11 Feb 1998
A charity auction in Los Angeles saw the lyrics to 'Candle in the Wind' sell to the highest bidder at a staggering $442,500.
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3 Mar 1991
Los Angeles police brutally beat an unarmed Rodney King with batons up to 60 times.
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29 Apr 1986
In the Los Angeles Public Library, a fire broke out, destroying 400,000 books.
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17 Mar 1985
The 'Night Stalker' serial killer, Richard Ramirez, committed his second and third murders in LA, USA.
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21 Apr 1984
Fashion store Forever 21 was founded in Los Angeles.
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1 Apr 1984
Marvin Gaye died after his father shot him twice in Los Angeles.
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28 Feb 1977
The first killer whale calf was born in captivity at Marineland in Los Angeles, California.
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29 May 1973
The people of Los Angeles elected Tom Bradley as their first Black mayor.
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8 Jun 1968
Senator Robert Kennedy was laid to rest.
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15 Jan 1967
The first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles.
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4 May 1959
The first Grammy Awards was held.
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18 Feb 1954
The first official Church of Scientology opened in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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25 Jan 1949
The first-ever Emmy Awards were presented at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Los Angeles.
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11 Jan 1949
Los Angeles was covered in snow for the first time in recorded history.
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30 Jan 1931
Silent romance comedy ''City Lights" by Charlie Chaplin premiered at the Los Angeles Theater.
