The state of California became the first to ban fur products.
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In San Diego, California, SeaWorld announced that it would phase out its orca shows following protests.
President James K. Polk confirmed a gold discovery.
The Rutan Voyager became the first plane to fly around the world without stopping for fuel.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake dubbed the 'Sierra Madre Earthquake' occurred in South California and caused around $40 million in damages.
The USA's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration launched the NOAA-17 satellite.
