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Hawthorne, California

Located in Los Angeles County, California, Hawthorne was established in 1922. The Beach Boys formed in Hawthorne — their childhood home is a California landmark. SpaceX headquarters and rocket factory are in Hawthorne.
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Founded 1922 | Population 87,000 | Peak 87,000 (2024) | County Los Angeles County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hawthorne, California

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1922 Founded: Hawthorne was founded in Los Angeles County.
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1950 Economic Development: Hawthorne grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1961 Beach Boys Formed: Wilson brothers form the Beach Boys in Hawthorne.
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2002 SpaceX Headquarters: Elon Musk establishes SpaceX HQ.
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Latest News in Hawthorne

Jul 16, 2026
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Complete Historical Timeline

1922 Culture
Founded
1950 Industry
Economic Development
1961 Culture
Beach Boys Formed
2002 Science
SpaceX Headquarters

Did You Know?

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The Beach Boys formed in Hawthorne — their childhood home is a California landmark.
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SpaceX headquarters and rocket factory are in Hawthorne.
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Named after author Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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Hawthorne is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Hawthorne was founded in 1922.

Famous People from Hawthorne, California

TC
Tyler, the Creator
Actor, Singer · Born Mar 6, 1991 · Age 34
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Carl Wilson
Composer, Singer · Born Dec 21, 1946 · Died Feb 6, 1998 (age 51)
GZ
Gyasi Zardes
Association Football Player · Born Sep 2, 1991 · Age 34
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David Marks
Singer, Songwriter · Born Aug 22, 1944 · Age 81
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Fred Dryer
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jul 6, 1946 · Age 79

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