The San Jose Arena (now known as SAP Center) is completed and becomes home to the San Jose Sharks. … [Read more...] about San Jose Arena
Timeline Stories
Year of the Woman
Dubbed the "Year of the Woman," an unprecedented number of women are elected to the U.S. Senate including Barbara Boxer and Dianne … [Read more...] about Year of the Woman
Oakland Hills Firestorm
The Oakland Hills firestorm kills 25 and destroys thousands of homes. … [Read more...] about Oakland Hills Firestorm
Art Theft
Art thieves steal 12 works from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, a crime that remains unsolved despite a $10M reward. … [Read more...] about Art Theft
Loma Prieta
Loma Prieta Earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.9, hits northern California, causing damage to cities throughout the Bay Area. … [Read more...] about Loma Prieta
Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera debuts on Broadway. … [Read more...] about Phantom of the Opera