On this day in California history
By: Jim Silverman
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9781467137133
Subjects: Anecdotes; History
Description: California has a rich history of cultural innovation and colorful characters. On May 26, 1853, Lola Montez premiered her famous Spider Dance routine in San Francisco. On February 21, 1937, San Diego's Waldo Waterman created one of the first operational flying cars. Emeryville's Wham-O sold the first Frisbee, earlier called a Flyin' Cake Pan, on January 13, 1957. Entrepreneurs Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne established Apple Inc. on April 1, 1976. With a historical account for each day of the year, Jim Silverman highlights the unforgettable stories that have defined California.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-158).