1. In 1850, California became the 31st state in the United States of America. California is known for its diverse culture, beautiful coastline, redwood forests, sunny beaches, and Hollywood film industry.

2. In 1905, businessman and San Francisco Chronicle publisher M.H. de Young founded the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The museum, which now houses more than 27,000 works of art, specializes in American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries.

3. In 1961, actress and singer Jada Pinkett Smith was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Smith moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s and began her acting career with a role on the television show "A Different World." She later appeared in films such as "The Nutty Professor" and "The Matrix Reloaded" and currently stars in the TV series "Gotham."

4. In 1970, rock band Led Zeppelin performed at the Forum in Inglewood, California as part of their North American tour. The show, which featured songs from their first three albums, was attended by more than 18,000 fans.

5. In 2017, California became the first state in the United States to ban the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores. The law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2019, aims to combat puppy mills and encourage the adoption of shelter animals.