1784 - 1784

08-28-1774 – Fr. Junípero Serra dies at the Carmel Mission, age 71.

08-28-1784 – Fr. Francisco Palóu is appointed interim Father-President from 08-28-1784 to 02-06-1785.

1784 – Juan José Dominguez, a retired soldier, receives the first land grant in Alta California, Rancho San Pedro.