On June 3, various historical events took place, prominently the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943, where violent clashes erupted in Los Angeles between U.S. Navy sailors and Mexican Americans, resulting in over 150 injuries. Additionally, this date witnessed the last great auk being killed in 1844, the publication of 'Casey at the Bat' in 1888, and Edward H. White's historic spacewalk in 1965. Other notable mentions include the marriage of Edward, Duke of Windsor, and the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, reflecting ongoing social and political struggles throughout history.
On June 3, 1943, clashes known as the Zoot Suit Riots erupted between U.S. Navy sailors and young Mexican Americans in Los Angeles, injuring over 150.
The Zoot Suit Riots highlighted racial tensions in Los Angeles, as white mobs targeted Mexican Americans, leading to significant violence and social discord in the city.
Astronaut Edward H. White made history on June 3, 1965, by becoming the first American to walk in space during the Gemini 4 mission.
Notable events on this date include the maiden voyage record-setting of the SS Normandie in 1935 and the marriage of Edward, Duke of Windsor in 1937.
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