California History
| Native American Day (CA) | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | California |
| Type | Historical |
| Significance | A day in honor of Native Americans |
| Date | fourth Friday in September |
| 2011 date | September 23 |
| 2012 date | September 28 |
In 1968, Governor Ronald Reagan signed a resolution calling for a holiday called American Indian Day, to be held the Fourth Friday in September. In 1998, the California Assembly passed AB 1953, which made Native American Day an official state holiday.
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