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Cupertino, California

Located in Santa Clara County, California, Cupertino was established in 1955. Apple's global headquarters Apple Park is in Cupertino. Apple was founded in a Cupertino garage in 1976.

Founded 1955 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Santa Clara County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Cupertino, California

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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Cupertino's identity and economy.

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1955 Founded: Cupertino was founded in Santa Clara County.

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1976 Apple: Apple founded in Cupertino.

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1976 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Cupertino's character and economy.

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2017 Apple Park: Apple Park campus opens.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1942 Government

Military Presence

1955 Culture

Founded

1976 Business

Apple

1976 Culture

Higher Education

2017 Business

Apple Park

Did You Know?

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Apple's global headquarters Apple Park is in Cupertino.

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Apple was founded in a Cupertino garage in 1976.

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Named for St. Joseph of Cupertino, patron saint of aviators.

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Cupertino is located in Santa Clara County, California.

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Cupertino was founded in 1955.

Famous People from Cupertino, California

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Aaron Eckhart

Actor, Film Producer · Born Mar 12, 1968 · Age 57

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Bryan Mantia

Drummer · Born Feb 4, 1963 · Age 63

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Kurt Rambis

Basketball Player, Basketball Coach · Born Feb 25, 1958 · Age 67

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Fred Sablan

Musician, Guitarist · Born Apr 28, 1970 · Age 55

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