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  1. May 23, 2024 · California aerospace history. In 1883–1886, John J. Montgomery began experimenting with gliders. He made the first controlled flights in a heavier-than-air flying machine in America. Montgomery was killed in 1911 in a glider-related accident.

  2. May 23, 2024 · Santa Clara, California, a city steeped in history and culture, has been witness to numerous significant events and moments that have shaped its identity. From its early days as a Spanish mission to its pivotal role in the tech revolution, Santa Clara has a rich tapestry of historical landmarks and milestones.

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  4. May 6, 2024 · Overview of the California Gold Rush, the rapid influx of fortune seekers in California that began after gold was found at Sutter’s Mill on the American River in early 1848. The Gold Rush reached its peak in 1852. According to estimates, more than 300,000 people came to the territory during the Gold Rush.

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  5. May 4, 2024 · San Francisco earthquake of 1906, major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 that occurred on April 18, 1906, at 5:12 am off the northern California coast.

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  6. May 10, 2024 · Donner party, group of American pioneers—named for the expedition’s captain, George Donner—who became stranded en route to California in late 1846. The party was trapped by exceptionally heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada, and, when food ran out, some members of the group reportedly resorted to cannibalism of those already dead.

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  7. 4 days ago · The California gold rush (1848–1855) was a gold rush that began on January 24, 1848, when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. The news of gold brought approximately 300,000 people to California from the rest of the United States and abroad.

  8. 6 days ago · There are more than 11,214 historical markers in California. This page sumarizes their historical topics and highlights their locations.

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