On July 1, 1967, a police raid on an unlicensed bar in Detroit sparked one of the deadliest race riots in U.S. history. The disturbance lasted for five days, during which widespread looting, arson, and violence resulted in 43 deaths and over 1,000 injuries. The riot was fueled by racial tensions, police brutality, and systemic inequality in the city. The national guard was called in to restore order, and the city suffered major damage. The event highlighted the growing racial unrest in the U.S. during the 1960s.