Hundreds of thousands of people flooded San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge in 1987 to honor its 50th anniversary.

In 1987, an estimated 800,000 people gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic San Francisco bridge.

The Golden Gate bridge, in the San Francisco Bay, during its construction ... are laid high above the Golden Gate Strait. (AP Photo) Opening day on May 27, 1937, was “Pedestrian Day,” with ...

Thousands hike across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA. on May 27. 1937, as it was opened to pedestrians for a preview before opening to vehicles.(AP Photo) ...

The U.S. Navy lobbied that the bridge be painted in blue and yellow stripes to increase its visibility. When the steel arrived in San Francisco ... orange.” Opening day on May 27, 1937, was ...