August 11 has witnessed numerous historical events over the years. In 1934, the first federal prisoners arrived at Alcatraz Island, which housed more than 1,500 inmates over the decades. The signing of Germany's Weimar Constitution occurred in 1919. Babe Ruth reached 500 career home runs in 1929. The year 1965 marked a six-day riot in the Watts neighborhood, resulting in 34 deaths. Also notable is DJ Kool Herc's party in 1973, which marked the genesis of hip-hop music. More recent events include the opening of the Mall of America in 1992 and Robin Williams's death in 2014.
On Aug. 11, 1934, the first federal prisoners arrived at Alcatraz Island, which would house over 1,500 prisoners, including notorious gangsters Al Capone and James Whitey Bulger.
On Aug. 11, 1919, Germany's Weimar Constitution was signed by President Friedrich Ebert, marking a significant moment in German history.
In 1965, rioting in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles resulted in 34 deaths over a six-day period, highlighting racial tensions in the United States.
On Aug. 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc's house party in the Bronx initiated the unofficial birth of hip-hop music, changing music culture forever.
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