In 1905, the city of San Bernardino passed its first charter.

Norton Air Force Base was established during World War II.

In 1940, Richard and Maurice McDonald founded McDonald's, along with its innovative restaurant concept, in the city.

In 1980, the Panorama Fire destroyed 284 homes.

San Bernardino won the All-America City award in 1977, but the city subsequently went into a long decline and has only recently begun to recover from the three recessions of the late 20th/early 21st centuries.

In 1994, Norton Air Force Base closed to become San Bernardino International Airport.
In 1905, the city of San Bernardino passed its first charter.
Norton Air Force Base was established during World War II.
In 1940, Richard and Maurice McDonald founded McDonald's, along with its innovative restaurant concept, in the city.
In 1980, the Panorama Fire destroyed 284 homes.
San Bernardino won the All-America City award in 1977, but the city subsequently went into a long decline and has only recently begun to recover from the three recessions of the late 20th/early 21st centuries.
In 1994, Norton Air Force Base closed to become San Bernardino International Airport.
San Bernardino, California