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Sep 28, 1542
California claimed by Spain
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo lands at modern day San Diego and claims California for the Spanish monarchy. -
Cal Mission begin
Junipero Serra arrives at California and begins a long journey north to establish several Missions along the way. -
Mexican war for independence begins
Miguel Hidalgo officially declares war on spain and starts gathering an army of about 30,000 men. -
Mexican-American War begins
The US invades Mexico in hopes of taking over California and Texas, the war is over by February 2, 1848 -
Cal Gold Rush begins
Gold is found in California starting the Gold Rush. -
Yosemite Valley found
The Mariposa battalion reaches modern day "Inspiration Point"
marking the official discovery of Yosemite Valley -
University of California founded
The university of California officially opens and John Le Conte is appointed president -
Modoc war begins
This date is the official beginning of the Modoc war, a battle between the enraged modoc tribe and the US goverment. -
Cable cars begin
The official opening of the cable car system. -
Golden gate bridge opens
Golden gate bridge opens to pedestrian and automobile traffic.
