1. In 1850, San Francisco became the first city in California to establish a public school system. The first class had only 57 students.

2. The infamous Charles Manson and his cult followers committed their first murders on July 25, 1969, at the home of actress Sharon Tate in Beverly Hills.

3. In 1909, French aviator Louis Paulhan became the first person to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco, completing the journey in just under 20 hours.

4. The California Highway Patrol was founded on July 25, 1929. Today, the CHP is responsible for patrolling over 100,000 miles of state highways and providing law enforcement services to over 36 million people.

5. The first issue of the San Francisco Chronicle was published on July 25, 1865. Today, the Chronicle is one of the largest newspapers in California, covering news and events throughout the Bay Area.