California’s first freeway, Arroyo Seco Parkway, officially opened to traffic.
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The California Supreme Court ruled that the state ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.
Ronald Reagan is sworn in as Governor of California.
Adolf Hitler announced the construction of the Volkswagen Beetle.
Honda Motor Company is founded by Soichiro Honda.
Northern California's wine country was devastated by sweeping wildfires.
