The QM1 first came to Long Beach on December 5, 1967. Huge day for the LA area since the Rams beat the Packers on a blocked punt on the same day. George Allen was the head coach at the time.
I also remember when the USS New Jersey came to port for its refurbishment. It docked in the berth next to the QM1 at a 90 degree angle.
In other, semi-related news, it’s Fleet week in San Francisco this weekend. I’m going. One of the most awesome experiences I have ever had was going aboard the Battleship Missouri while it was berthed near the Bay Bridge. The guns were bigger than my house! I feel honored to have done so.