Back on this day in 1850, California became the 31st state.
Published on Sep 9, 2026, 8:18:48 AM
Total time: 00:01:08
Published on Sep 9, 2026, 8:18:48 AM
Total time: 00:01:08
Back on this day in 1850, California became the 31st state. California became a state in record time, without going through the formal territorial stage.
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