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United States Declares War on Mexico
On this date, the United States declared war on Mexico. It took nearly two months for a definite word of war to get to California. This was around mid-July of the same year. -
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California State History
California State History and Facts My timeline is about California state history. On this timeline, you will find important historical dates, random facts, and much more. California is an area that my personality can easily relate to, so I created a timeline on a topic that can easily come to me. Behind every event, person, and place is some form of history. As a state, California had a lot of history to offer in a myriad of forms. -
California Gold Rush Begins
James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill on this date, many years ago. Because of the discovery, the California Gold Rush began, bringing in tens of thousands of people to California in hopes of striking it rich. By December of the following year, the population had reached more than 100,000. -
The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
On February 2, 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo was signed, officially ending the Mexican-American War. Prior to the treaty, California was still technically a part of Mexico. California had a mixture of Mexican laws, American standards, and self rules. -
The New York Herald Reports Gold
The New York Herald was the first major newspaper to report the discovery of gold in California, on the East coast. Because of the breaking news, a large stampede of people headed West. After time, the news became universal, which had brought even more people to California. -
President James K. Polk Assures Gold
Congress was assured that the discovery of gold was true, by President James K. Polk on this date. Before President Polk had claimed that the discovery of gold was not a lie, most people believed the idea to be a myth, which was typical in this time period. James K. Polk did not live to see the Gold Rush at its highest point of excitement. -
SS California Carries Miners
On February 28, 1849 the SS California was the first steamship in California. The SS California started a new method of transportation for the miners of California. This led to other steamships carrying miners 125 miles up the Sacramento River to reach California's city of Sacramento. -
California Legislature's First Session
At Pueblo de San Jose, Californa's Legislature's first session was held. The session lasted from December 15, 1849 to April 22, 1850. The Legislature made many additions and changes, including concerns for the establishment of Californian counties. -
California Requests Counties
At California's first constitutional convention, a committee chaired by General Mariano Vallejo had requested that 18 counties be founded in California. A little over a month later, California's 27 original counties were signed into law. The 18 recommended counties included Benicia, Butte, Fremont, Los Angeles, Mariposa, Monterey, Mt. Diablo, Oro, Redding, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sonoma, and Sutter. -
California Counties Signed into Law
Peter Burnett, who was the first governor of California, signed 27 new counties into the state ont this date in 1850. After new statutes were in order, some counties had to change thier names. The said counties include: Santa Cruz, which was originally Branciforte. Colusa, which had originally been Colusi. And lastly, Yolo, which had orignally been Yola. When California officially became a state on September 9th of the same year, it had kept all 27 counties. -
California Legislature Ends Session
On April 22, 1850, California Legislature's first session had concluded. The session began on December 15 the previous year. The session was filled with important topics, such as the establishment of Californian counties. -
California Becomes a State
On September 9th, 1850, California became the 31st U.S. state. Many types of people moved to California with different ethnic backgrounds in hopes of finding a job or an educational career. California's first capital was located in San Jose. -
Slavery is Abolished
On December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment was added to the Constitution. The 13th Amendment is known to be the Amendment that aboloished slavery in the United States. Signed by Abraham Lincoln and members of Congress, the 13th Amendment was passed. -
Coronado is Constructed
Elisha S. Babcock, Hampton L. Story, and Jacob Gruendike all went together to buy all of Coronado and North Island for $110,000 dollars. Elisha was a retired railroad leader from Evansville, Indiana. Hampton was from the Story and Clark Piano Company of Chicago. Jacob was from the First National Bank of San Diego, as the President. -
The United States Annexes Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
In the December of 1898, the United States had gained possession of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. It cost approximately 20 million dollars for the Philippines. At first, the California Legislature had not supported the expansion, but later on supported it. -
California Women Won the Right to Vote
On October 11, 1911, women won the right to vote by winning a special election that would add on to the California State Constitution. Most cities and communities voted for women to have the right to vote, with the two exceptions of Spadra and Cucamonga. The area of Spadra that voted in negative against women's voting rights was West Pomona. -
KEDO-FM Goes on Air
On January 26, 1947, a station known as KEDO-FM sent the first major FM broadcast in the area. The post was owned by the Daily Report in Ontario, which functioned in a newspaper building. Many celebrities were involved such as, Alan Young, Barbara Hale, and Bill Williams. -
The Southern California Championship Drag Races
On April 11, 1953 the National Hot Rod Association held its first event at Pomona Raceway. The event was called the Southern California Championship Drag Races. 375 cars ran 850 timed runs over the course of the weekend of the event. -
Day Two of the Southern California Championship Drag Races
On April 12, 1953, the National Hot Rod Association continued its first sanctioned event. The event lasted for two days. The event was known as the Southern California Championship Drag Races, which was held at Pomona Raceway. -
Black Panthers Enter Capitol Building
On this date in 1967, Black Panther party members entered the California capitol building showing weapons. Huey Newton and Bobby Seale formed the group as a self-protection group for African Americans. During a debate on gun posession, members of the Black Panther party entered the debate area to watch, with weapons. Luckily, no violent events occured on this day. -
The Most Damaging California Fire
In late October of 2003, near Hunter’s Ridge, a disastrous fire was set by an arsonist. 59,448 acres of San Gabriel Mountain slopes burned. More than 100 homes were destroyed because of the fire. At least 54,000 people were evacuated, as well.
