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The history of California can be divided into the Native American period (about 10,000 years ago until 1542), the European exploration period (1542–1769), the Spanish colonial period (1769–1821), the Mexican period (1821–1848), and United States statehood (September 9, 1850–present). California was one of the most culturally and ...
California's Lone Star coup and declaration of independence, 1836. Las Californias Department established by Las Siete Leyes (The Seven Laws), 1836–1846. Second Federal Republic of Mexico, 1846–1848. Alta California Territory reestablished when 1824 Constitution of Mexico was restored, 1846–1848. Mexican–American War, 1846–1848.
The so-called California Republic lasted one week, with William B. Ide as its president, until Frémont arrived with his U.S. army detachment and took over military command on June 23. The California state flag today is based on the original Bear Flag, and continues to contain the words "California Republic".
July 23 – (10th day of 6th month of Tenbun 11) In Japan, a six-year rebellion within the Date clan when clan leader Date Tanemune, returning home from a day of falconry, is attacked by his oldest son, Date Harumune, and imprisoned at Kōri-Nishiyama Castle in Fukushima Prefecture. Tanemune is rescued by an aide, Koyanagigawa Munetomo, and ...
A representation of a Pomo dancer, painting by Grace Hudson. Indigenous peoples of California, commonly known as Indigenous Californians or Native Californians, are a diverse group of nations and peoples that are indigenous to the geographic area within the current boundaries of California before and after European colonization.
The governor is also the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The current governor is Gavin Newsom, who has been in office since 2019. Thirty-nine people have served as governor, over 40 distinct terms. Many have been influential nationwide in areas far-flung from state politics. Leland Stanford founded Stanford University in 1891.
Chimariko, extinct, northwestern California [ 2] Coso, southeastern California. Cupeño, southern California [ 1] Eel River Athapaskan peoples. Lassik, northwestern California [ 1] Mattole, Bear River, northwestern California [ 1] Nongatl, northwestern California [ 3] Sinkyone, northwestern California [ 1]
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