The Chinese Theater opened in Hollywood, California, built in an Exotic Revival style architecture.
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NASA's Discovery Space Shuttle landed in California after completing its maiden voyage.
Clint Eastwood was elected as Mayor of Carmel, California.
After a near collision with another aircraft at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, Star Wars actor Harrison Ford was almost killed.
Sir Francis Drake discovered New Albion in California.
The first killer whale calf was born in captivity at Marineland in Los Angeles, California.
