Happy National California Day – 2025

Happy California Day!

Today is National California Day for 2025. . .

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Which State is CA:

The Beginning Years: It is believed that California’s ancient history features Native American tribes, Spanish colonization, and Mexican rule. Over 100 tribes, like the Karok and Mojave, lived in California over 5,000 years ago. Spanish colonization started in 1769, and the name California comes from a mythical island. The Mexican Republic took over in 1823.

California Map courtesy of Openverse

More History: The state of California had Colonial citizens had permits for parts of the land near 1823. The California Gold Rush of 1848–1855 brought many people to California. The influx of gold boosted the American economy. California became a state in 1850. Underwater cultural sites, Native American archaeological sites, shipwrecks, and cargo spills have been found in California’s underwater environment.

Video: Courtesy of @KatyPerry on YouTube – Katy Perry – California Gurls (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg

Climate of California: California has a climate is known for hot deserts to alpine tundra based on elevation, latitude, and how close it is to the ocean. It is mainly Mediterranean, featuring warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Coastal areas see average highs of about 70°F, rising above 80°F in summer. Inland regions have hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Higher altitudes enjoy beautiful summers, colorful falls, and cold, snowy winters. California has approximately 280 sunny days per year, with an upward shift as going south–with way over 300 days per year the further south, and an average of 77% of days being sunny.

Video: Courtesy of SZABO MUSIC @SZABOMUSIC on YouTube – I LOVE YOU CALIFORNIA OFFICIAL STATE ANTHEM Text Lyrics Words Sing Along Song

More About California: Throughout the years, California is known for the Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood, beaches, Disneyland Park, Napa Valley, national parks, Santa Monica Pier, Sequoia National Park, wine country, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley, Griffith Observatory, Silicon Valley, surfing, The entertainment industry, Hearst castle, Santa Barbara, Coachella, cultural diversity, the Hollywood Sign, Pacific Coast Highway, and Pfeiffer Beach.

The Great Location of California: The state of California spans 1,040 miles long and 560 miles wide. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the northeast and east, Arizona to the east, Mexico to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

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Greetings from California, Post Card & Hobby Correspondence Club, 1938 – Hayward, California courtesy of Openverse

California’s Statehood Facts:

Date: 09/09/1850
Capital: Sacramento
Population: 39,430,000 (2024)
Size: Land area of 155,854 square miles; Total area of 163,696 square miles
Nickname: The Golden State
State Motto: Eureka
Tree: California Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens)
Flower: California Golden Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica)
Bird: California Quail (Callipepla Californica)

The History:

California Officially Adopted as a U.S. State, State Song, Admission Date & California Flag
State Name Info ♪ State Song ♫	Admission	Capital	Flag Image
31^st State. California (Unorganized territory of the Mexican Cession) (partial) “California Gurls” by Katy Perry (Modern), “I Love You, California” Abraham F. Frankenstein (Original)	09/09/1850	Sacramento

See: Officially Adopted as a U.S. States, State Songs, Admission Dates & Flags at:

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Some Great California Sites: Here is a list of some some great places to visit while in California:

Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate National Recreation Area 201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123
Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Griffith Observatory, 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
La Jolla Cove, 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
USS Midway Museum, 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Strait, San Francisco, CA 94129
Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Disneyland Park, 1313 Disneyland Dr Anaheim, CA 92802
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 1 Tramway Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

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Memorable California Events: Here is a list of some events that happened in California:

1542: Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo is the first European to visit the coast of California.
1579: Sir Francis Drake lands on the coast of California and claims it for Great Britain.
1769: The Spanish begin to build missions. They build 21 total missions along the coast.
1781: The city of Los Angeles is established.
1821: California becomes part of the country of Mexico.
1840’s: Settlers begin to arrive from the east on the Oregon Trail and the California Trail.
1846: California declares its independence from Mexico.
1848: The United States gains control of California after the Mexican-American war.
1848: Gold is discovered at Sutter’s Mill. The Gold Rush begins.
1850: California is admitted to the Union as the 31^st state.
1854: Sacramento becomes the state capital. It is named the permanent capital in 1879.
1869: The First Transcontinental Railroad is completed connecting San Francisco with the east coast.
1890: Yosemite National Park is established.
1906: A huge earthquake destroys much of San Francisco.
1937: The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is opened for traffic.
1955: Disneyland opens in Anaheim.
1989: Loma Prieta earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 on October 17^th at 5:04 pm

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California Vacation – Scott Creek Beach courtesy of Openverse

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