The bridge's construction was advocated by state assemblyman Vincent Thomas, who represented San Pedro. He spent 19 years beginning in 1940 arguing for the 16 different pieces of legislation that were necessary f… See more

When the bridge opened in 1963, the toll was 25 cents in each direction, with the toll plaza on the Terminal Island side. In 1983, the toll increased to 50 cents for westbound traffic but became free for eastbound traffic. In 2000, toll… See more

The bridge has featured in numerous movies such as the original 1974 Gone in 60 Seconds and the 2000 Gone in 60 Seconds remake, Lethal Weapon 2, To Live and Die in L.A., City of Angels, Charlie's Angels… See more

On October 26, 1990, 1964 Olympic diving bronze medalist Larry Andreasen was killed jumping from the west tower of the bridge in an attempt to set a diving record.
On August 19, 2012, film director Tony Scott died from … See more

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