Historical Events tagged with "1769"
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Exploration & Discovery
Gaspar de Portolá's Expedition to Monterey
July 14th, 1769 255 years ago
In July 1769, Gaspar de Portolá led an expedition from San Diego to find the Port of Monterey. The contingent aimed to explore the California coast for suitable locations for Spanish missions and settlements. Supported by Governor Felipe de Neve, this mission marked Spain's push into the territory. Despite difficult terrain and disagreements, the group pressed on toward their destination.
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