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Burbank, California

Located in Los Angeles County, California, Burbank was established in 1887. Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., and other major studios are headquartered in Burbank. Burbank is often called the 'Media Capital of the World.'.
Founded 1887 | Population 104,709 | Peak 104,709 (2024) | County Los Angeles County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Burbank, California

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1926 Lockheed Factory: Aviation factory builds planes through WWII.
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1928 Walt Disney Studios: Disney establishes studios in Burbank.
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1943 Warner Bros Studios: Major film studio calls Burbank home.
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1994 NBC Studios: Tonight Show and other NBC shows produced here.
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2023 Media Capital: Disney, Warner Bros, and other studios headquartered.
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Latest News in Burbank

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

Complete Historical Timeline

1926 Industry
Lockheed Factory
1928 Culture
Walt Disney Studios
1943 Culture
Warner Bros Studios
1994 Culture
NBC Studios
2023 Business
Media Capital

Did You Know?

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Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., and other major studios are headquartered in Burbank.
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Burbank is often called the 'Media Capital of the World.'.
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Lockheed built P-38 fighters and other aircraft in Burbank during WWII.
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Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Burbank was founded in 1887.

Famous People from Burbank, California

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Tim Burton
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Aug 25, 1958 · Age 67
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Rene Russo
Actor, Film Producer · Born Feb 17, 1954 · Age 72
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Mark Harmon
Actor, Television Producer · Born Sep 2, 1951 · Age 74
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Cam Clarke
Comedian, Casting Director · Born Nov 6, 1957 · Age 68
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Bonnie Raitt
Singer, Singer-Songwriter · Born Nov 8, 1949 · Age 76

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