The world’s most famous clown “Bozo” premiered live on KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, California, US.
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Ronald Reagan is sworn in as Governor of California.
Disneyland opens its doors for the first time.
President James K. Polk confirmed a gold discovery.
The California Supreme Court ruled that the state ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.
Amelia Earhart flies solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland.