California History Timeline, June 5 to June 12
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June 5 Literature in 1848 John C. Fremont submitted his Geographical Memoir to the U.S. Senate. He named the entrance to San Francisco Bay “Chrysopylae,” meaning Golden Gate in Greek to honor the ancient Golden Horn of Constantinople. Post Offices in 1867 San Juan Capistrano post office opened. By 1877 San Juan Capistrano had a school, telegraph office, […]