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Today in history: March 28, 1776

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Today in history: March 28, 1776 — 250 years ago today — the de Anza Expedition arrives on the San Francisco peninsula, at what would become the Presidio of San Francisco.

Led by Juan Bautista de Anza, the group brought more than 200 settlers overland from present-day Mexico. This wasn’t just exploration—it was the start of a permanent community. Within months, Spain established the Presidio and nearby Mission Dolores, securing San Francisco Bay for the Spanish Empire.

Today is the anniversary of an event that marked the beginnings of modern San Francisco.

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