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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.
- Timeline of San Diego History: 1800-1879
May 13, 1846. United States declares war on Mexico, invades...
- Timeline of San Diego History: 1880-1899
1887 San Diego population hits estimated 35,000-40,000 at...
- Timeline of San Diego History: 1800-1879
The history of San Diego began in the present state of California, when Europeans first began inhabiting the San Diego Bay region. As the first area of California in which Europeans settled, San Diego has been described as "the birthplace of California". [1]
1967-12-13 San Diego, CA records snow at a zero elevation after temperatures plunge 19 degrees (F) in eight hours. 1968-04-05 Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego opens; 1968-09-28 Atlanta Chiefs beat San Diego Toros 3-0 for NASL championship; 1970-09-26 The Laguna Fire starts in San Diego County, California, burning 175,425 acres (710 km²).
May 13, 1846. United States declares war on Mexico, invades Mexico from the east, reaching San Diego in December. July 29, 1846. Marine detachment from the sloop-of-war Cyane raises the first American flag in the Plaza of Old Town San Diego.
The following is a timeline of the history of San Diego, California, United States. Before the 19th century. ca. 8000 BCE - 1000 CE – Paleo-Indian groups, such as the La Jolla complex and the San Dieguito complex, arrived in the region and inhabited the area. ca. 1000 CE – Kumeyaay migrate to the San Diego area from the east.
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 ...
1887 San Diego population hits estimated 35,000-40,000 at its peak in 1887. 1887 Railroad rate war leads to population boom and land stampede. San Diego’s Victorian Santa Fe railway station opens downtown, built by the California Southern Railroad.
