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Santa Clara, California

Located in Santa Clara County, California, Santa Clara was founded in 1777. Santa Clara University is the oldest higher education institution in California, founded in 1851. Levi's Stadium, home of the 49ers, hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
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Founded 1777 | Population 135,395 | Peak 135,395 (2024) | County Santa Clara County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Santa Clara, California

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1777 Mission Santa Clara Founded: Spanish mission established; oldest in Santa Clara Valley.
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1851 Santa Clara University Founded: Oldest higher ed institution in California.
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1956 Silicon Valley Origins: Tech companies begin clustering in Santa Clara.
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1985 Great America Theme Park: Paramount's (now California's) Great America.
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2002 Intel HQ Nearby: Intel and other tech giants anchor the economy.
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2014 Levi's Stadium Opens: San Francisco 49ers' $1.3B stadium opens in Santa Clara.
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Latest News in Santa Clara

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

1777 Culture
Mission Santa Clara Founded
1851 Culture
Santa Clara University Founded
1956 Business
Silicon Valley Origins
1985 Culture
Great America Theme Park
2002 Business
Intel HQ Nearby
2014 Sports
Levi's Stadium Opens

Did You Know?

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Santa Clara University is the oldest higher education institution in California, founded in 1851.
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Levi's Stadium, home of the 49ers, hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
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Intel's headquarters is in Santa Clara, at the heart of Silicon Valley.
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Santa Clara is located in Santa Clara County, California.
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Santa Clara was founded in 1777.

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