California History Timeline, December 30 to January 6

December 30 Transportation in 1940 A section of Arroyo Seco Parkway, California’s first freeway, opened in Los Angeles in time for the Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl. It ran from Avenue 40 to the Figueroa Street Viaduct at Avenue 22.  Arenas in 1967 Great Western Forum, also known as the Fabulous Forum, opened in Inglewood. It was home […]