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

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
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

1873 Culture
Founded
1953 Science
Apollo Spacecraft
1953 Culture
Oldest McDonald's
1962 Culture
Carpenters Hometown
2010 Culture
Modern Era

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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