1. In 1865, the first steam-powered ship, the Golden City, arrived in San Francisco Bay. This event marked a significant chapter in California's maritime history and contributed to the state's position as a key commercial hub in the west coast.

2. On November 7, 1891, the Southern California Edison Company was incorporated. This electric utility company would go on to revolutionize the way energy was distributed and consumed in the state of California, becoming one of the most trusted names in the industry.

3. In 1929, the City of San Francisco celebrated the completion of the Bay Bridge, a feat of engineering that spanned the bay and connected San Francisco to Oakland. The bridge remains one of the state's most iconic landmarks and an important transportation artery for the Bay Area.

4. On November 7, 1967, California Governor Ronald Reagan signed the Mulford Act, which prohibited the carrying of loaded firearms in public places. This move was seen as a response to the rise of the Black Panther Party and their public displays of armed activism.

5. In 1991, the Los Angeles Lakers retired the number 32 jersey worn by basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Johnson was one of the most popular and successful players in the history of the Lakers, leading the team to five NBA championships during his career.