23h 10min, sep 9, 1850 y - California is admitted to the union as a free state
Description:
In 1849, Californians sought statehood and, after heated debate in the U.S. Congress arising out of the slavery issue, California entered the Union as a free, nonslavery state by the Compromise of 1850. California became the 31st state on September 9, 1850.Added to timeline:
Date:
23h 10min, sep 9, 1850 y
Now
~ 175 years ago