The first Legoland outside of Europe opened in Carlsbad, California.
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The California Gold Rush begins.
The world record for the longest table tennis doubles marathon was broken with a time of 101 hours.
NASA's Discovery Space Shuttle landed in California after completing its maiden voyage.
Bob Hope performed his first United Service Organization show at California's March Field for service members and their families.
Robert Foster made a world record for holding his breath underwater.
