The state of California began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
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President Barack Obama officially declared his support of same-sex marriage.
The fast-food chain, Jack in the Box, was founded in San Diego, California.
California's first freeway, Arroyo Seco Parkway, officially opened to traffic.
The Netherlands became the first country in the world to allow same-sex marriage.
US Marine Major John Glenn's 'Project Bullet' broke the transcontinental speed record.
