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

In reality, the photos depict an event in 1987 attended by an estimated 800,000 people celebrating the 50th anniversary of the city's Golden Gate Bridge.

Work began in 1933 and ended in 1937, concluding the immense project in only four years. The bridge came in exactly on budget: $35 million.

Photos: Happy 83rd birthday, Golden Gate Bridge! World-famous span opened to pedestrians on May 27, 1937, and more than 200,000 visitors came its first day ...

The Golden Gate Bridge at San Francisco, the longest suspension bridge in the world was opened on May 27, 1937. A view taken from one of the towers of pedestrians swarming across the Golden Gate ...

The Golden Gate Bridge is photographed under construction with two workers on the saddle atop the Marin Tower, 746 feet above the water, in San Francisco, Calif. circa 1934.

Look back at the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in photos. Work continues on the Golden Gate Bridge during the 1930’s. The iconic span celebrates its 75th anniversary this month.

Traffic on California's Golden Gate Bridge has been disrupted Monday by anti-Israel protesters, as a similar demonstration is unfolding in nearby Oakland.

The Golden Gate Bridge, a feat of engineering, opened to pedestrians on this day in history, May 27, 1937. An estimated 200,000 people paid $0.25 each to cross the bridge.

The stainless-steel nets are now secured on the 1.7-mile iconic Golden Gate bridge and survivor Kevin Hines is thrilled years of advocacy paid off.

No, images don't show thousands flooding Golden Gate Bridge for 2025 'No Kings' march In 1987, an estimated 800,000 people gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic San Francisco ...

Work began in 1933 and ended in 1937, concluding the immense project in only four years. The bridge came in exactly on budget: $35 million.