The USSR launched the Sputnik III.
This satellite was carrying a variety of tools for geophysical research.
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The world's first Mcdonald's opened in San Bernardino, California.
Las Vegas was officially founded.
The California Supreme Court ruled that the state ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.
Ellen Church became the first female airline stewardess aboard a Boeing Air Transport flight from San Francisco to Chicago.
The US Department of Agriculture was created after being signed into legislation by President Abraham Lincoln.
