California History Timeline, February 29 to March 8
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February 29 Ruef in 1936      Abe Ruef, San Francisco political boss, born in the city at the turn of the century, died in San Francisco at age 71. He served time at San Quentin Prison for graft and corruption. Movies in 1940 “Gone with the Wind” won eight Oscars, including Hattie McDaniel’s win […]