The Moscone and Milk Assassinations
Thirty years ago, S.F. Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk were killed in City Hall. Here's a look at the event that rocked the city and the legacies the two men left behind. Plus: Talk about your memories and share your photos.
City Hall Assassinations
Remembering Milk And Moscone
A photo gallery tracing the assassinations and the aftermath.
'It Was A Devastating Moment'
In a rare moment, Diane Feinstein opens up about the slayings.
Still A Force For Change?
Can the dramatized Milk make the same kind of political impact as his real-life counterpart?
A Photographic Memory
Danny Nicoletta met Harvey Milk at Castro Camera, a funky, informal store that Milk operated with his partner, Scott Smith.
'Moscone And Milk Are Dead'
Ex-Chronicle reporter Duffy Jennings recalls the chaos and horror at City Hall.
VideoA Close Encounter With A Would-Be Killer
Willie Brown recalls walking by Dan White moments before the shootings.
Ten Days That Shook The City
Twin tragedies of Jonestown and the Moscone/Milk killings rocked S.F.
An Era Of Upheaval
Moscone's election, style reflected S.F.'s changing demographics
From Milk's Times To Our Times
It's hard to fathom gains for gay rights since the death of "St. Harvey."
Piece Of Horrific History
For those who are old enough, the memory is searing.
Myth Of The 'Twinkie Defense'
The verdict in the Dan White case wasn't based on his ingestion of junk food.
Front Pages Of The San Francisco Chronicle (pdfs)
'Moscone, Milk Slain -- Dan White Is Held'
Tuesday, November 28, 1978
'The Trail Of Dan White' and 'White Is Charged In City Hall Killings'
Wednesday, November 29, 1978
'Dan White Confesses' and 'White Reported To Have Told All'
Thursday, November 30, 1978
'S.F.'s Farewell To Its Mayor'
Friday, December 1, 1978
The Film
His Time; Our Story
Penn disappears into Harvey Milk, shown as the leader of an epic, historic struggle for civil rights - and a completely liberated man. 'Milk' trailer
The Making Of A Biopic
Van Sant's movie about Harvey Milk was a long time gestating.
Glamorous Red Carpet Debut
Stars showed up for the world premier of "Milk" at the Castro Theatre.
PhotosBronstein At Large: That '70s Era
Premier brings back memories for Phil Bronstein.
Emotions For 'Milk' Running High
A potent piece of the city's history excavated on Castro Street.
Castro Casting Call
More than 100 people hope to land a part in a feature film directed by Gus Van Sant.
Photos: Lights, Camera, Action
Castro takes on the trappings of a '70s neighborhood.
Video: Gay Freedom Day of 1978
Cast and extras don their best '70s clothes for the reenactment of a scene for the movie.
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