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Sep 28, 1542
Cabrillo explores California.
Cabrillo first set sail in Sep 28. After he reached his destination, he was known as the first man to explore California. -
Jun 17, 1579
Drake lands on north of SF.
Drake lands on the north side of San Francisco. While he was there, he claimed some land for England. -
SF and SJ are created,
The De Anza expedition created San Francisco and San Jose, -
Mission Delores founded
Mission Delores is the oldest surviving structure in SF. -
Mexico gains independence.
Mexico had a war against Spain, to gain independece. -
Alta California becomes part of New Spain
California was named to be a part of Mexico in 1821. -
Gold Rush occured
The gold rush occured and had many miners come and dig for gold. -
California becomes a state.
1850 was the year that California became the 31st state. -
SF the tenth largest city in the US.
SF became one of the largest cities in the US. -
Golden Gate Bridge opens
San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge officially opens.
