On This Day September 9th
1776 Continental Congress authorizes the name "United States".
1850 California becomes the 31st state.
1875 Lotta's Fountain (Kearny & Market) dedicated.
1880 President Hayes visits San Francisco.
1926 NBC created by the Radio Corporation of America.
1982 "Conestoga I", 1st private rocket, is launched.
Admission Day, a California Holiday.
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