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of the

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of the city of

Anaheim, California Anaheim ( ) is a city in northern Orange County, California, part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 346,824, making it the most populous city in Orange County, the 10th-most ...

, US.

Nineteenth century

* 1858 – Settlement named "Annaheim." * 1859 – Anaheim Water Company founded. * 1862 – Flood. * 1869 – Schoolhouse rebuilt. * 1870 ** City of Anaheim incorporated. ** ''Anaheim Gazette'' newspaper begins publication. **

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established. ** Population: 881. * 1871 – City Hall built. * 1875 – Southern Pacific railway begins operating. * 1878 – California Brewery in business. * 1887 – Santa Fe Railroad begins operating. * 1895 – Anaheim Chamber of Commerce establishe

Twentieth century

* 1902 – Anaheim Public Library established. * 1911 – Anaheim Orange Growers Association incorporated. * 1919 ** Anaheim Citrus Packing House built. ** Public park established (approximate date). * 1923 – ''Anaheim Morning Bulletin'' begins publication. * 1938 –

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. * 1941 –

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built in vicinity of Anaheim. * 1944 – Yorba Orange Growers Association established. * 1955 –

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and Anaheim Drive-In cinema in business. * 1964 –

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opens. * 1967 –

Anaheim Convention Center The Anaheim Convention Center is a major convention center in Anaheim, California and is the largest exhibition facility on the West Coast of the United States. It is located across from the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue. The original com ...

and the public library's Anaheim History Room open. * 1968 – Fox Cinemaland theatre in business. * 1970 – Population: 166,701. * 1972 – Anaheim Hills Golf Course opens. * 1974 – Living Stream Ministry relocated to Anaheim (approximate date). * 1976 – Anaheim Historical Society founded. * 1987 – Anaheim Museum established. * 1990 – Population: 266,406. * 1991 – East West Community Church established.
* 1992 – Tom Daly (American politician), Tom Daly becomes mayor. * 1993 **

Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim The Honda Center (formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim) is an indoor arena located in Anaheim, California. The arena is home to the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. Originally named the Anaheim Arena during construction, i ...

(arena) opens. ** Mighty Ducks ice hockey team formed. * 1994 – South Baylo University relocated to Anaheim.
* 1997 ** City website online. ** Loretta Sanchez becomes

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for

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. * 1998 – Anaheim Transportation Network established. * 2000 – Population: 328,014.

Twenty-first century

* 2001 ** Islamic Institute of Orange County built.
**

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opens adjacent to Disneyland. * 2002 – Curt Pringle becomes mayor. * 2008 ** Anaheim GardenWalk opens to public. ** Garden Walk cinema in business. * 2010 ** Tom Tait becomes mayor. ** Population: 336,265;

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12,828,837. * 2012 – July 21:

Anaheim police shooting and protests The Anaheim police shootings and protests of July 2012 involve two fatal shootings by police officers in Anaheim, California, and subsequent public protests. On July 21, Manuel Diaz was shot and killed by Anaheim Police officer Nick Bennallack af ...

begin. * 2020 - The COVID-19 Pandemic have reached the city, which have impacted the community, society, economy, and the culture and diversity of this city.

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