Video: '50 years on, a look back at the Watts riots'

(Wednesday, August 11, 1965, approximately 7:19 p.m. PDT) — The Watts riots, six days of looting and arson (especially of white-owned businesses) that took place in the predominantly black Watts section of Los Angeles, began tonight after a black motorist was arrested for drunk-driving.

Video: 'PBS LBJ Part 2' (Aug. 11-16, 1965, at 45:57)

Before it was over, 34 people were killed and property damage estimated over $40 million. The riots were blamed principally on unemployment, although a later investigation also highlighted police racism.

Video: 'Watts riots Aftermath on ABC News 1966' (broadcast Jan. 22, 1966, at 7:00 p.m. EST)