Historical Events tagged with "santa clarita"
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Saugus High School Shooting Incident
A mass shooting unfolded at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California. The incident began when a 16-year-old student opened fire on his classmates, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including himself, and left three others injured. The attack lasted only a few minutes before the assailant turned the weapon on himself. Quick police response helped contain the situation, and medical personnel attended to the wounded students promptly.
Continue ReadingHelicopter Crash Claims Lives During Filming
During the filming of a segment for 'Twilight Zone: The Movie', actor Vic Morrow and two child actors were tragically killed when a helicopter lost control and crashed onto them on set. The incident occurred in Santa Clarita, California, while the crew was shooting a scene that required a helicopter. The moment became infamous due to the violent nature of the accident and raised significant safety concerns within the film industry.
Continue ReadingDiscovery of Gold at Rancho San Francisco
In 1842, gold was discovered in California at Rancho San Francisco, an event that went largely unnoticed at the time but laid the groundwork for the future gold rush. This discovery involved a different mining technique than what would later dominate during the 1849 Gold Rush. The find was made by Francisco Lopez, who stumbled upon gold flakes while exploring the area, marking the first documented instance of gold mining in California. This exciting find occurred during a period of Mexican rule and was not publicized until years later, meaning it did not generate immediate exploration or migration to the area.
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