A helicopter carrying nine people, including Kobe Bryant and his daughter, crashed in California with no survivors.
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The fast-food chain, Jack in the Box, was founded in San Diego, California.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is founded.
California's first freeway, Arroyo Seco Parkway, officially opened to traffic.
The first Women's Pro Basketball League (WBL) game took place, with the Chicago Hustle vs. the Milwaukee Does.
The world record for the longest table tennis doubles marathon was broken with a time of 101 hours.
