1920 - William Leidesdorff launches first steamboat in San Francisco Bay
On August 2, 1920, William Leidesdorff, a businessman and one of the early pioneers in California, launched the first steamboat in San Francisco Bay. The boat was named Sacramento, and it was a significant milestone in the region’s history, opening up easier access between San Francisco and other parts of California. Leidesdorff played a key role in the development of early California, especially in the areas of trade and transportation, and his contributions helped shape the state’s early economic landscape.
