This Day in California History

By Carl Palm

This Day in California History profiles some 366 different people, places and events that have played a part in this amazing state's colorful history. Here you get the lowdown on everything from the origins of the Fender guitar to the origins of Earth Day, from the birth of Barbie to the birth of the Hells Angels, from the announcement of the first Emmys to the opening of the first motel. Dozens of memorable moments in the worlds of music, movies and sports are covered here, as are dozens more from the worlds of science, politics and literature. Important moments in California's urban history make several appearances, too, as do all of the state's major earthquakes. If the history of California is a subject that intrigues you, this is a book you've simply got to read.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0975483293
• ISBN13: 9780975483299
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Northcross Books
• Length: 502 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A highly enjoyable collection of landmark events and their repercussions

Fourth-generation Californian and state history enthusiast Carl Palm presents This Day in California History, a day-by-day survey of remarkable events in California's rich and varied history. Each day is allotted approximately one page to discuss its most remarkable happenings, from the births, deaths, and achievements of famous Californians, to the attack on Pearl Harbor (which would forever change California as it transformed into a natural point of departure for troops en route to the Pacific Theater) to the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge and much more. A highly enjoyable collection of landmark events and their repercussions, fun to simply browse through and especially recommended reading while on one's way to a California vacation!