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Downey, California

Located in Los Angeles County, California, Downey was established in 1873. Oldest surviving McDonald's is in Downey (1953). Apollo spacecraft built here.
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Founded 1873 | Population 107,323 | Peak 107,323 (2024) | County Los Angeles County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Downey, California

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1873Founded: Downey was founded in Los Angeles County.
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1953Apollo Spacecraft: North American Aviation builds Apollo.
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1953Oldest McDonald's: Oldest surviving McDonald's.
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1962Carpenters Hometown: Richard and Karen grow up here.
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2010Modern Era: Downey continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Did You Know?

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Oldest surviving McDonald's is in Downey (1953).
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Apollo spacecraft built here.
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Carpenters grew up in Downey.
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Downey is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Downey was founded in 1873.

Famous People from Downey, California

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"Weird Al" Yankovic
Actor, Comedian · Born Oct 23, 1959 · Age 66
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James Hetfield
Composer, Singer · Born Aug 3, 1963 · Age 62
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Aimee Teegarden
Actor, Television Actor · Born Oct 10, 1989 · Age 36
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Alanna Ubach
Singer, Voice Actor · Born Oct 3, 1975 · Age 50
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Wayne Rainey
Motorcycle Racer, Motorcyclist · Born Oct 23, 1960 · Age 65
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