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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.
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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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Latest News in Cupertino

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
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Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

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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