California
Some of the key events about California
- 1846The Bear Flag Revolt led to a short-lived, unrecognized republic in California
- 1848Gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill, sparking the California Gold Rush
- 1850The Foreign Miners Tax Act discriminated against non-U.S. citizens working in the gold fields
- 1869The First Transcontinental Railroad was completed, connecting California to the eastern United States
- 1906San Francisco rapidly rebuilt after a devastating earthquake and fire, demonstrating remarkable resilience
- 1906A devastating earthquake and subsequent fires destroyed much of San Francisco
- 1932The iconic Golden Gate Bridge construction began, becoming a symbol of California's engineering prowess
- 1942Executive Order 9066 led to the internment of Japanese Americans in California
- 1955Disneyland opened in Anaheim, revolutionizing the theme park industry
- 1960The California Master Plan for Higher Education was implemented, establishing a model public university system
- 1965The Watts Riots erupted in Los Angeles, resulting in widespread violence and property damage
- 1967The "Summer of Love" in San Francisco became a defining moment of the counterculture movement
- 1971Silicon Valley emerged as a global center for technology innovation and entrepreneurship
- 1978Proposition 13 passed, significantly limiting property tax revenue for local governments
- 1984Los Angeles successfully hosted the Summer Olympics, showcasing the state on a global stage
- 1989The Loma Prieta earthquake caused extensive damage in the San Francisco Bay Area
- 1992The Los Angeles riots broke out following the acquittal of police officers in a high-profile case
- 1994The Northridge earthquake struck the San Fernando Valley, causing widespread destruction
- 2018The Camp Fire became the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California's history
- 2020California became the first U.S. state to commit to 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035
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