1. In 1849, the first California State Fair was held in San Francisco on October 11th. This event eventually became an annual tradition that showcases the state's agricultural and cultural heritage.

2. On October 11, 1961, a massive tanker called the SS Ideal X departed from Newark, New Jersey, and arrived in Houston, Texas, becoming the world's first container ship. This revolutionary design quickly transformed global shipping and trade.

3. In 1977, the iconic band Fleetwood Mac released their album Rumours on October 11th, which went on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time. The album featured hits such as "Don't Stop" and "Go Your Own Way."

4. On October 11, 1991, a massive brush fire ignited in the hills above Oakland and Berkeley, burning more than 1,500 acres and destroying more than 3,500 homes. This disaster was one of the worst urban wildfires in U.S. history and prompted new safety regulations and wildfire prevention efforts.

5. In 2003, California Governor Gray Davis was recalled from office on October 11th, making him the second governor in U.S. history to be removed by a recall vote. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected as his replacement and served as governor until 2011.