1934

The first federal prisoners arrived at Alcatraz Island (a former military prison) in San Francisco Bay.

1965

Rioting and looting that claimed 34 lives broke out in the predominantly Black Watts section of Los Angeles.

1997

President Bill Clinton made the first use of the historic line-item veto, rejecting three items in spending and tax bills. (However, the U.S. Supreme Court later struck down the veto as unconstitutional.)

2014

Academy Award-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams, 63, died of suicide in Tiberon.