birthplace

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Elon Musk turned his back on California, the birthplace of SpaceX and Tesla, and has been critical of the state’s policies and politics.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“This is the birthplace of cinema,” Beck said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

In 1996, he spotted the land that would become his home while walking his dogs in upscale Carlsbad, the birthplace of skateboard legend Tony Hawk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

As the traditional location of the first ladies’ offices, the East Wing was the birthplace of important initiatives that enhanced women’s visibility and changed the physical and spiritual landscape of the country.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

By solving it, he helped the city become the birthplace of skyscrapers despite terrain that could not have been less suited to the role.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson