1899 – “Sikhs Allowed to Land” in San Francisco

1911 – Sikhs hold a meeting in Holt, California to discuss the establishment of Pacific Coast Khalsa Diwan Society (better known as Stockton Gurdwara).

1912 – Sikhs purchase land in south Stockton and officially establish Stockton Gurdwara.

1913 – The Ghadar Movement is formed to expel the British from South Asia. Stockton Gurdwara served as a key institution for the movement.

1914 – Stockton Gurdwara sends a delegation to Washington, D.C. to advocate for immigration rights.

1915 – The first structure (which still exists to this day) is built and opened to the community.

1929 – With the community expanding, a second bigger structure is built. Dalip Singh Saund and Bhagat Singh Thind were speakers at the opening ceremony.

1948 to 1953 – Dalip Singh Saund serves on the Executive Committee and as Secretary of Stockton Gurdwara.

1952 – Stockton Gurdwara is recognized as the capital of the Sikh faith in the United States.

1984 – Following the Indian Army attack on Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar 1984, the Sikh diaspora in California has its first meeting at Stockton Gurdwara.

1984 to 1996 – World Sikh News, a weekly community newspaper, is launched in Stockton as a response to the lack of a Sikh voice in traditional media.

2012 – Stockton Gurdwara celebrates its 100th anniversary.

2020 – During COVID, Stockton Gurdwara distributes meals and groceries to first responders and the community.