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This timeline covers major events in San Diego history (as well as some influential national events) from the pre-historic period through 1999. The content was compiled by San Diego History Center staff over several years from a variety of local sources.
9 lip 2023 · San Diego history goes back a long time. Humans have inhabited the area now known as San Diego for thousands of years, and their impact can still be felt today.
The Presidio and Mission San Diego de Alcalá, founded in 1769, formed the first European settlement in what is now California. In 1821, San Diego became part of the newly declared Mexican Empire, which reformed as the First Mexican Republic two years later.
The San Diego History Center tells the diverse story of our region – past, present and future – educating and enriching our community, preserving our history and fostering civic pride.
This article delves into the multifaceted journey of San Diego, exploring its colonial past, the transformation through various historical phases, and its emergence as a modern city. The following sections will provide an in-depth analysis of key historical events, societal changes, and architectural developments that have shaped San Diego’s ...
11 lip 2024 · San Diego history dates back thousands of years, with the Kumeyaay people being the region’s earliest known inhabitants. In 1542, Portuguese explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, sailing under the Spanish flag, became the first European to set foot on what is now San Diego Bay.
3 paź 2021 · October 3, 2021. San Diego is a costal city in southern California that lies next to the ocean and the desert and is protected from the Eastern winds thanks to a mountain range. There are no major rivers that are year round in San Diego but there are lakes that overflow and create rivers throughout the year during heavy rainfall.
