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