First Winter Olympic Gold Medal won by a San Bernardino native (Derek Parra)
First Police Helicopter (a Robinson R44) joined the SBPD Patrol Fleet
First History and Railroad Museum in the City, opened on July 12th (1170 West Third Street)
First Time the City of San Bernardino files an Emergency Petition for Chapter 9 Bankruptcy
First African American Police Chief hired (Darren Goodman)
First Asian American Elected Mayor (Helen Tran)