anabellas timeline By Mrs. Lyon Apr 28, 1700 by the 1700s the Europeans started to settle in Oct 30, 1769 Angel Island was founed Aug 3, 1775 Juan Manule de Ayala the spanish explorer sailed to the Island Nov 14, 1800 the Russina otter hunters entered the bay Jun 19, 1839 Antonio Maria Osio receivevd permission from California's governor to buld a cattle ranch Mar 29, 1851 the U.S. ganed control Jul 22, 1863 from 1863 to 1946 Dec 1, 1963 angle island became a park