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Sep 28, 1579
Francis Drake
California was claimed for England by Francis Drake. -
Junipero Serra
Junipero Serra established the first mission at San Diego -
Mexico Claims California
California becomes a part of Mexico. -
Becomes a State
California becomes a state. -
Population Increase
Population growth causes a land boom in Southern California. -
Major Earthquake
A major earth quake and fire partially destroyed San Francisco. -
Popular
California becomes the most populated state. -
Olympics
The summer Olympic Games were held in Los Angeles. -
Nancy Pelosi
San Francisco congresswoman Nancy Pelosi becomes the first woman to speak at the House -
Gold Rush
One of the mane events that happened in California is the Gold Rush. -
Earthquake
A huge earthquake struck Los Angeles.
