The fast-food chain, Jack in the Box, was founded in San Diego, California.
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President James K. Polk confirmed a gold discovery.
Naturalists Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor discovered the world's tallest tree in Redwood National Park, California.
After a near collision with another aircraft at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, Star Wars actor Harrison Ford was almost killed.
Father Junipero Serra started his first mission in California named 'Mission San Diego.'
Robert Foster made a world record for holding his breath underwater.
