Today in history

1943: A mob of 60 from the Los Angeles Naval Reserve Armory beat up everyone perceived to be Hispanic, starting the week-long Zoot Suit Riots.

1976: Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” goes gold.

1979: Ixtoc I rig in the Gulf of Mexico blows, spilling 3 million barrels of oil in one of the worst oil spills in history.

1988: “Big” film directed by Penny Marshall, starring Tom Hanks premieres in U.S.

1989: Beginning of the Tiananmen Square Massacre as Chinese troops open fire on prodemocracy supporters in Beijing.