California to Institute Bruce Lee Day, a First for a Chinese American in the State's History
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the measure, making Bruce Lee the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.
- On Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day in California, making the San Francisco-born actor the first Chinese American in state history with a namesake day.
- Lee returned to San Francisco at 18 on May 17, 1959, after spending childhood in Hong Kong, later becoming an international martial arts star who worked in Hollywood during the 60s as Kato in The Green Hornet.
- Assemblymember Matt Haney introduced the bill, stating Lee represents California's "innovation, diversity, determination, and the courage to challenge convention" at a time when Asian Americans were often stereotyped on screen.
- Shannon Lee, founder of the Bruce Lee Foundation, said the honor recognizes her father's "enduring legacy," while the law encourages schools and museums to host cultural commemorative events.
- The first Bruce Lee Day will be celebrated on May 17, 2027, as the Bruce Lee Foundation hopes for annual commemorative activities including classroom lessons and cultural exhibits across California.
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California designates Bruce Lee Day, first such honor for a Chinese American
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California Declares May 17 Bruce Lee Day In Honor of Lee's Return to SF From Hong Kong in 1959
May 17 has officially been named Bruce Lee Day, marking the day he returned to San Francisco from Hong Kong at age 18 — as Lee was born here and received birthright citizenship, which led to the launch of his acting and martial arts career in the US.California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill this week after it was introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney, making Bruce Lee the first Chinese American honored with an official day of recognitio…
California Now Has an Official Bruce Lee Day
California has officially designated May 17 as Bruce Lee Day following the signing of new legislation by Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday. The bill, introduced by San Francisco Assemblymember Matt Haney, honors the martial arts legend’s lasting influence on film, popular culture, and Chinese American history. Lee was born in San Francisco before spending much of his childhood in Hong Kong. The State Senate unanimously approved the measure in a 3…
Bruce Lee Day declared in California: Here's why the state is honoring the Chinese-American martial arts legend
Gavin Newsom signed the legislation on Tuesday, officially establishing May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, according to the office of Matt Haney, who represents San Francisco.
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