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So, How Old is Los Angeles? Asking for a (Very Old) Friend
Ever cruised down Hollywood Boulevard and thought, "Man, this place has seen some things?" Well, you're not wrong. Los Angeles, the City of Angels (and apparently a whole lot of movie stars), has a history that stretches back further than your grandma's embarrassing high school photos.
From Tongva Sunbathers to Tinseltown Titans: A (Slightly Dramatic) Timeline
- 1781: Cue the mariachi music! Los Angeles is officially founded by a bunch of settlers from Spain. Back then, the place was more about vineyards and cow pastures than red carpets and screaming fans.
- 1821: Adios, Spain! Hola, Mexico! Mexico gains independence and Los Angeles becomes part of the fiesta.
- 1848: Howdy, Partner! The Mexican-American War shakes things up, and Los Angeles ends up in the hands of the United States. Looks like they were feeling a little westward expansion that year.
- Late 1800s: Black Gold Rush! Oil is discovered, and Los Angeles goes from sleepy town to boomtown faster than you can say "Hollywood sign."
- Early 1900s: Lights, Camera, Action! The movie industry sets up shop in Los Angeles, and the city transforms into the glitzy, glamorous place we know today. Tinseltown is born, baby!
So, How Old Are We Talking Here?
Drumroll please...Los Angeles is a whopping 243 years old as of 2024! That's older than your grandpa's toupee and twice as stubborn. This city has seen its fair share of cowboys, surfers, starlets, and everything in between.
What's next for Los Angeles? Who knows! Maybe they'll invent flying cars or discover a fountain of youth for celebrities. One thing's for sure, this city's got a wild past and an even wilder future ahead.
