On July 23, 1967, one of the worst riots in U.S. history broke out in the heart of inner city Detroit–12th Street. In the early morning hours, the police launched a raid against an illegal club. The people in side were celebrating the return of 2 servicemen from Vietnam. Onlookers gathered to watch, and soon public protest started. The military was called in, but it took four days to calm the city. Forth-three died, 342 were injured. Nearly 1,400 building burned.
