💨 Abstract

On August 11, federal prisoners, including Al Capone, began arriving at Alcatraz Island in 1934. Key events include Babe Ruth hitting his 500th home run in 1929, the start of the Watts riots in 1965, and the birth of hip-hop in 1973. Notable figures born on this day include Steve Wozniak and Chris Hemsworth.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff