Timeline of Anaheim, California

The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Anaheim, California, US.

Nineteenth century

 * 1858 – Settlement named "Annaheim."
 * 1859 – Anaheim Water Company founded.
 * 1862 – Flood.
 * 1869 – Schoolhouse rebuilt.
 * 1870
 * City of Anaheim incorporated.
 * Anaheim Gazette newspaper begins publication.
 * Anaheim Police Department established.
 * Population: 881.
 * 1871 – City Hall built.
 * 1875 – Southern Pacific railway begins operating.
 * 1878 – California Brewery in business.
 * 1887 – Santa Fe Railroad begins operating.
 * 1895 – Anaheim Chamber of Commerce established.

Twentieth century

 * 1902 – Anaheim Public Library established.
 * 1911 – Anaheim Orange Growers Association incorporated.
 * 1919
 * Anaheim Citrus Packing House built.
 * Public park established (approximate date).
 * 1923 – Anaheim Morning Bulletin begins publication.
 * 1938 – Los Angeles flood of 1938.
 * 1941 – Prado Dam built in vicinity of Anaheim.
 * 1944 – Yorba Orange Growers Association established.
 * 1955 – Disneyland and Anaheim Drive-In cinema in business.
 * 1966 – Anaheim Stadium opens.
 * 1967 – Anaheim Convention Center and the public library's Anaheim History Room open.
 * 1968 – Fox Cinemaland theatre in business.
 * 1970 – Population: 166,701.
 * 1972 – Anaheim Hills Golf Course opens.
 * 1974 – Living Stream Ministry relocated to Anaheim (approximate date).
 * 1976 – Anaheim Historical Society founded.
 * 1987 – Anaheim Museum established.
 * 1990 – Population: 266,406.
 * 1991 – East West Community Church established.
 * 1992 – Tom Daly becomes mayor.
 * 1993
 * Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim (arena) opens.
 * Mighty Ducks ice hockey team formed.
 * 1994 – South Baylo University relocated to Anaheim.
 * 1997
 * City website online.
 * Loretta Sanchez becomes U.S. representative for California's 46th congressional district.
 * 1998 – Anaheim Transportation Network established.
 * 2000 – Population: 328,014.

Twenty-first century

 * 2001
 * Islamic Institute of Orange County built.
 * Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney opens adjacent to Disneyland.
 * 2002 – Curt Pringle becomes mayor.
 * 2008
 * Anaheim GardenWalk opens to public.
 * Garden Walk cinema in business.
 * 2010
 * Tom Tait becomes mayor.
 * Population: 336,265; metro 12,828,837.
 * 2012 – July 21: Anaheim police shooting and protests begin.
 * 2020 - The COVID-19 Pandemic have reached the city, which have impacted the community, society, economy, and the culture and diversity of this city.
 * 2021 - The Disneyland Resort reopens