1945

22 former Nazi officials went on trial before an international war crimes tribunal in Germany.

1969

Native American activists began an occupation of Alcatraz Island that would last 19 months before they were forcibly removed.

1982

The UC Berkeley football team defeated Stanford University by scoring a touchdown on the last play of the game, despite the Stanford marching band entering the field, thinking Stanford had won. The finish is referred to as “The Play.”