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May 3, 1535
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
The Europeans brought typhus to California. This epidemic killed thousands of Natives -
Nov 22, 1579
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
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 declare a war against Britian and make and alliance with the American revolutionary forces. -
California was admitted to union.
California was admitted into the Union. California was the 31st state. -
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
Modern age hockey dawns in the Bay Area. The creation of the California Hocky League was made -
Zoot Suit riots
A serise of riots during wwII. the riots broke out in Los Angeles CA -
Bakersfeild earthquake
Bakersfeild was hit with an 7.3 earthquake. LUckaly no one died but it caused over 50$ million in property damage
