The first official Church of Scientology opened in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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The people of Los Angeles elected Tom Bradley as their first Black mayor.
A helicopter carrying nine people, including Kobe Bryant and his daughter, crashed in California with no survivors.
Finnish Armi Kuusela won the first Miss Universe Pageant at Long Beach, California.
Pan American Airlines completed its first round the world commercial trip.
The fast-food chain, Jack in the Box, was founded in San Diego, California.
