The Bank of Italy opened in San Francisco, California, and would later become Bank of America.
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Clint Eastwood was elected as Mayor of Carmel, California.
The famous Great White Fleet left San Francisco to continue its around-the-world journey.
The Hands Across America charity event was held.
Diego, a 100-year-old tortoise, was retired from a breeding program after fathering 800+ children.
Ronald Reagan signed the Therapeutic Abortion Act.