San Francisco
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a commercial, financial, and cultural center in Northern California. With a population of 808,437 residents as of 2022, San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of California behind Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose. The city covers a land area of 46.9 square miles at the upper end of the San Francisco Peninsula, making it the second-most densely populated major U.S. city behind New York City and the fifth-most densely populated U.S. county, behind four of New York City's boroughs. Among the 92 U.S. cities proper with over 250,000 residents, San Francisco is ranked first by per capita income and sixth by aggregate income as of 2022.
Some of the key events about San Francisco
- 1776The Presidio of San Francisco was established as a Spanish military outpost.
- 1849The California Gold Rush began, leading to rapid growth and development of San Francisco.
- 1851The city experienced a series of devastating fires that destroyed much of the downtown area
- 1869The Transcontinental Railroad was completed, connecting San Francisco to the rest of the United States.
- 1906The city rebuilt itself rapidly and remarkably after a devastating earthquake and fire.
- 1906A massive earthquake and subsequent fires destroyed about 80% of San Francisco
- 1915The Panama-Pacific International Exposition showcased San Francisco's recovery and innovation.
- 1934A violent waterfront strike led to a city-wide general strike and violent clashes
- 1937The iconic Golden Gate Bridge was completed, becoming a symbol of the city.
- 1945The United Nations Charter was signed in San Francisco, establishing the international organization.
- 1967The "Summer of Love" in Haight-Ashbury became a defining moment of the counterculture movement.
- 1967The "Summer of Love" brought social problems including drug abuse and homelessness to the Haight-Ashbury district
- 1978The rainbow flag was first flown in the city, becoming a worldwide symbol for LGBTQ+ rights.
- 1978A tragic mass murder-suicide occurred at Jonestown, Guyana, involving many San Francisco residents
- 1989The Loma Prieta earthquake caused significant damage to the city's infrastructure
- 1993A mass shooting at a law firm in the Financial District left eight people dead and six wounded
- 2001The dot-com bubble burst, leading to significant job losses and economic downturn in the city
- 2007An oil spill in San Francisco Bay caused extensive environmental damage
- 2010The San Francisco Giants won their first World Series championship since moving to the city.
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the city's economy and daily life
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