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Mexican-American War began
In this war, the US takes control over a piece of modern-day California. San Francisco was part of that piece. -
California gold rush begins
John W Marshall finds gold at Sutter's Mill, which starts the California gold rush. This changes San Francisco from a small settlement to a boomtown. -
Mexican-American War ended
The Mexican-American War ended with the signing of the Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty. The treaty had San Francisco cede from Mexico to the United States, incuding a lot of other land. -
The Great 1906 SF Earthquake and Fire
In 1906, two tectonis plates under the Earth's surface crashed together, forming one of the largest and most deadly earthquakes ever known to mankind. It created a massive fire, and together, the earthquake and fire destroyed 3/4 of the city. -
Construction on the Golden Gate Bridge began
Construction on the famous Golden Gate bridge began on January 5, 1933. -
Al Capone sent to Alcatraz Island
On August 11, 1934, the infamous Al Capone was sent to Alcatraz for almost 30 years. -
UNWCS Signing
On June 26, 1945, The United Nations World Charter of Security was signed in San Francisco. -
Kennedy Space Center Lift-Off
On April 12, 1981, the first space shuttle lifted off from Kennedy Space Center
