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California designates Bruce Lee Day, first such honor for a Chinese American
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- Cut to a seedy alley behind a Chinese restaurant in Rome: A dozen mobsters menace a slight young man who suddenly pulls out a pair of nunchucks.
- The comedic, legendary action scene is from the 1972 film “The Way of the Dragon,” written, directed and starring Bruce Lee.
- And now he has secured a place in California history, becoming the first Chinese American in state history to have a day designated in his honor.
Bruce Lee on the set of “The Big Boss,” released in 1971. (Bruce Lee Family Archive) By Suhauna Hussain Staff Writer Follow July 2, 2026 5:05 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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Cut to a seedy alley behind a Chinese restaurant in Rome: A dozen mobsters menace a slight young man who suddenly pulls out a pair of nunchucks. He swings the traditional stick-and-chain weapons and makes quick work of his enemies, who fall one by one, groaning in pain.
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