The Bank of Italy opened in San Francisco, California, and would later become Bank of America.
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The world's most famous clown 'Bozo' premiered live on KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, California, US.
The fourth great fire of San Francisco happened, destroying a considerable portion of the city.
Sir Francis Drake discovered New Albion in California.
The first-ever photograph of genes was taken.
President James K. Polk confirmed a gold discovery.
