This Day in California History (October 1) Calwire Archives By Calwire Archives Share: Follow CALWIRE: 1890 — Yosemite National Park is established by the U.S. Congress.1891 — Stanford University opens its doors in California, United States.1910 — A large bomb destroys the Los Angeles Times building, killing 21.1964 — The Free Speech Movement is launched on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley.
