The jukebox was presented for the first time at a Palais Royale, Saloon in San Francisco, California, US.
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The Cedar Fire swept through San Diego County, California, destroying 2,232 homes and killing fifteen people.
Pan American Airlines completed its first round the world commercial trip.
The Disneyland Monorail System opened to the public in Anaheim, California.
Mission Santa Barbara was founded in California by Franciscan missionaries from Spain.
Robert Foster made a world record for holding his breath underwater.