1. On August 24, 1905, Stanislaus County was formed in California. It was named after the Stanislaus River, which was named after a Native American chief Estanislao.

2. In 1944, on this date, Allied troops held a parade in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the liberation of Paris during World War II.

3. August 24, 1986, witnessed the death of actor and comedian Charles Butterworth in Los Angeles. He is known for his roles in "The Great McGinty" and "Love Crazy."

4. The first California State Fair was held on August 24, 1854, in San Francisco. The fair was held annually until 1884 when it was moved to Sacramento.

5. On this day in 1971, the Los Angeles Lakers signed a new player named Gail Goodrich. He was a shooting guard who played for the Lakers for seven seasons, helping them win the NBA championship in 1972. Goodrich was later inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.