Timeline of Sacramento, California

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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Sacramento, California, United States.

Contents

19th century

20th century

1937 - Sacramento Sheriff's Posse organized.

1942 - Sacramento Horsemen's Association organized.

21st century

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