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California History

  • May 3, 1535

    california first explored

    california first explored
    The Spanish came to California, believing it was the California from the book.
  • Jan 1, 1545

    a disease was brought to California

    a disease was brought to California
    The Europeans brought typhus to California. This epidemic killed thousands of Natives
  • Nov 22, 1579

    Sir Francis Drake claims northern San Francisco

    Sir Francis Drake claims northern San Francisco
    The Great British sailor, Sir Francis Drake, lands north of San Francisco Bay and claims the territory for England. The land is taken by the Spanish
  • The first mission is found

    The first mission is found
    Father Junipero Serra found San Diego De alcala. which is the first of 21 missions established by Francisco priests in California
  • France and British war

    France and British war
    France declare a war against Britian and make and alliance with the American revolutionary forces.
  • California was admitted to union.

    California was admitted to union.
    California was admitted into the Union. California was the 31st state.
  • Popsicle invention

    Popsicle invention
    The popsicle was invented by eleven year old Frank Epperson. He left his fruit flavored soda outside whith a stirring stick in it and it froze overnight
  • Modren Hockey

    Modren Hockey
    Modern age hockey dawns in the Bay Area. The creation of the California Hocky League was made
  • Zoot Suit riots

    Zoot Suit riots
    A serise of riots during wwII. the riots broke out in Los Angeles CA
  • Bakersfeild earthquake

    Bakersfeild earthquake
    Bakersfeild was hit with an 7.3 earthquake. LUckaly no one died but it caused over 50$ million in property damage