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Jan 1, 1579
Francis Drake
Francis Drake led an expedition and claimed California for Queen Elizabeth 1 and England. -
The Bear Flag
Californians raised the bear flag in front of Vallejo’s yard to state their independence. -
The Gold rush bedins
Gold was first found in California by James W. Marshall and the gold rush had just began. -
Gold is found
Gold was found at southern mill California and in present day Coloma. -
California becomes a state
California gained popularity from the gold rush which allowed California to go into statehood. -
Earthquake in San Francisco
This earthquake occurred on the San Andreas fault line and almost destroyed the city. -
Summer Olympics in Los Angeles
The summer Olympic games where in Los Angeles during the Great Depression. Nobody else bid to hold the Olympics other than California. -
Golden Gate Bridge is Finished
The construction on "The bridge that could never be built"took just over five years. -
California becomes the most populous state
California is the most populous state with 38 million people and the third largest state by area. -
earthquake in San Francisco, San Jose,and Oakland
Another earthquake in California was in Oakland and was called Loma Prieta.
