African Americans in California. Juan RodrÃ­guez Cabrillo's ship entered San Diego Bay, which marked the discovery of Alta California. The Inspector General of New Spain, JosÃ© de Galvez, began to develop plans for the further expansion, exploitation, and colonization of Alta California.
Waco siege, a 51-day standoff between Branch Davidians and federal agents that ended on April 19, 1993, when the religious groupâs compound near Waco, Texas, was destroyed in a fire. Nearly 80 people were killed.
FILE - Fire engulfs the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, in this April 19, 1993 file photo. Some who survived the fiery end to the 51-day standoff at the Branch Davidians' Central Texas compound are to gather for a memorial service on the 20th anniversary of the fire Friday April 19, 2013. WACO, Texas (KXAN) â Tuesday marks the 23 anniversary of the 51-day siege of the Branch Davidian Compound East of Waco. This 1998 file photo shows Branch Davidian leader David Koresh. (AP Photo/Waco Tribune Herald) The seven-week standoff ended April 19, 1993 between followers of David Koresh and the FBI.