Below are 5 interesting facts about November 3 in California history:

1. California's first woman governor was elected on November 3, 1990. Republican candidate, Senator Pete Wilson defeated Democrat candidate Dianne Feinstein, who was hoping to become the state's first female governor.

2. On November 3, 1947, Howard Hughes piloted his latest creation, the "Spruce Goose," for the first and only time. The giant wooden airplane, which was built entirely out of hardwood, flew for about a mile over the water off Long Beach, California.

3. In 1978, Californians voted to pass Proposition 13 on November 3. The ballot measure reduced property taxes and limited future property tax increases. This led to a significant loss of revenue for local governments in California and sparked nationwide debate on tax reform.

4. The infamous Glendale train wreck occurred on November 3, 1887. The accident was caused by faulty brakes on a Southern Pacific express train, which crashed into a freight train parked on the mainline. The collision killed eleven people and injured dozens more.

5. On November 3, 1964, Californians voted to overwhelmingly re-elect incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson. Johnson carried California with over 6 million votes, compared to his Republican opponent, Barry Goldwater, who received just over 3 million votes.