California

Some of the key events about California

• 1846

  The Bear Flag Revolt led to a short-lived, unrecognized republic in California
• 1848

  Gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill, sparking the California Gold Rush
• 1850

  The Foreign Miners Tax Act discriminated against non-U.S. citizens working in the gold fields
• 1869

  The First Transcontinental Railroad was completed, connecting California to the eastern United States
• 1906

  San Francisco rapidly rebuilt after a devastating earthquake and fire, demonstrating remarkable resilience
• 1906

  A devastating earthquake and subsequent fires destroyed much of San Francisco
• 1932

  The iconic Golden Gate Bridge construction began, becoming a symbol of California's engineering prowess
• 1942

  Executive Order 9066 led to the internment of Japanese Americans in California
• 1955

  Disneyland opened in Anaheim, revolutionizing the theme park industry
• 1960

  The California Master Plan for Higher Education was implemented, establishing a model public university system
• 1965

  The Watts Riots erupted in Los Angeles, resulting in widespread violence and property damage
• 1967

  The "Summer of Love" in San Francisco became a defining moment of the counterculture movement
• 1971

  Silicon Valley emerged as a global center for technology innovation and entrepreneurship
• 1978

  Proposition 13 passed, significantly limiting property tax revenue for local governments
• 1984

  Los Angeles successfully hosted the Summer Olympics, showcasing the state on a global stage
• 1989

  The Loma Prieta earthquake caused extensive damage in the San Francisco Bay Area
• 1992

  The Los Angeles riots broke out following the acquittal of police officers in a high-profile case
• 1994

  The Northridge earthquake struck the San Fernando Valley, causing widespread destruction
• 2018

  The Camp Fire became the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California's history
• 2020

  California became the first U.S. state to commit to 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.