History of Nate Holden in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 8, 2025

Nathan N. "Nate" Holden was an American politician who dedicated two decades to public service in Los Angeles County. He served in the California State Senate for four years. Following his time in the Senate, Holden transitioned to the Los Angeles City Council, where he served for 16 years, representing the 10th district. His long tenure reflects a significant commitment to local governance and community representation in Los Angeles.

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June 19, 1929: Birth of Nathan N. Holden

On June 19, 1929, Nathan N. Holden was born. He would later become an American politician from Los Angeles County, serving in the California State Senate and on the Los Angeles City Council.

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1955: Moved to California and Worked as Aerospace Engineer

In 1955, Nate Holden moved to California and began working as an aerospace engineer.

1968: First Run for Public Office

In 1968, Nate Holden made his first unsuccessful run for public office in California's 26th congressional district.

1970: President of the CDC and Runs for Congress

In 1970, Nate Holden became president of the CDC and made two more runs for Congress.

1974: Service as a State Senator

In 1974, Nate Holden began his service as a state senator.

1987: Banning Realistic Toy Guns

In 1987, Nate Holden introduced a bill forbidding the sale or manufacture of realistic toy guns. The bill passed.

1987: Won the 10th District Seat

In 1987, Nate Holden took a leave from his job to run against Homer Broome Jr. and Esther M. Lofton for the 10th District seat. Holden won by a 2-1 margin against Broome.

1989: Personality Described in Los Angeles Times

In 1989, Los Angeles Times reporter Bill Boyarsky described Nate Holden's personality as having two sides: "The Nice Nate" and "The Mean Nate."

1989: Ran for Mayor of Los Angeles

In 1989, Nate Holden ran for mayor of Los Angeles, directly challenging Mayor Tom Bradley. Bradley won in the April primary.

1990: Requiring Registration of Rolex Watches

In 1990, Nate Holden introduced a bill requiring buyers of Rolex watches to register the serial number with police, in the wake of a rash of Rolex thefts.

1990: Completed Los Angeles Marathon

In 1990, at the age of 60, Nate Holden completed the Los Angeles Marathon.

1990: Helicopter Ride with Donald Trump

In 1990, while serving in the Los Angeles City Council, Nate Holden supported Donald Trump's proposal and stated he rode a helicopter with Trump which nearly crashed.

April 6, 1991: Low-Key Race for Reelection

On April 6, 1991, Jane Fritsch wrote an article titled "Holden Stages Low-Key Race for Reelection" in the Los Angeles Times. In 1991, Lofton challenged Holden again and won an "astounding 28%" of the votes.

1991: Completed Los Angeles Marathon

In 1991, at the age of 61, Nate Holden completed the Los Angeles Marathon for the second time.

1995: Elected in Final Election Against Sanders

In 1995, Nate Holden was challenged in the April primary by Deputy District Attorney Kevin A. Ross and J. Stanley (Stan) Sanders. In the final election against Sanders in June, Holden received 54% of the vote and was elected.

1999: Requiring Removal of Dangling Sneakers

In 1999, Nate Holden required cable companies to remove sneakers tied together and left dangling from overhead lines, believing they were signs of gang territory and drug sales, despite police officials stating they were just pranks. The bill passed.

2024: Trump Retells Helicopter Incident

In 2024, the 1990 helicopter incident gained attention after Donald Trump retold it, possibly confusing Holden with Willie Brown. Holden clarified that no one on the flight discussed Kamala Harris, as Trump had implied.

May 7, 2025: Death of Nathan N. Holden

On May 7, 2025, Nathan N. Holden died at the age of 95. He was an American politician from Los Angeles County, who served four years in the California State Senate and 16 years on the Los Angeles City Council.