April 29
April 29, 1899
Duke Ellington Born
Born April 29, 1899, Duke Ellington led his orchestra for nearly 50 years, composing thousands of pieces and elevating jazz from dance music to art form.
People: Duke Ellington
April 29, 1992
Rodney King Riots
Riots erupted in Los Angeles following the acquittal of police officers involved in the beating of Rodney King.
Sources
1. The 1992 Los Angeles Riots — Smithsonian Institution2. The Los Angeles Riots of 1992 — PBS LearningMedia3. Marie Van Brittan Brown: The Inventor of the Home Security System — Smithsonian Magazine4. Marie Van Brittan Brown: The Woman Who Invented the Home Security System — PBSApril 29, 2012
Rodney King Speech at the 20th Anniversary of the LA Riots
Rodney King spoke at a commemoration event marking the 20th anniversary of the LA riots, reflecting on the impact of the events.
People: Rodney King
Sources
1. Rodney King Reflects on LA Riots at 20th Anniversary — PBS NewsHour2. Rodney King Speaks at 20th Anniversary of LA Riots — History.comLink copied!
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