1. In 1964, Alaska experienced the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the United States with a magnitude of 9.2 on the Richter scale. The earthquake lasted for almost five minutes and caused widespread damage and devastation across the state.
2. In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. The purchase was known as the Alaska Purchase and it included approximately 586,000 square miles of land.
3. In 1943, the United States Army established a military airfield in Anchorage known as Elmendorf Air Force Base. The base was originally named after Captain Hugh M. Elmendorf who was killed in action during World War II.
4. In 1982, the Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in Prince William Sound. The oil spill was one of the largest environmental disasters in United States history, releasing approximately 11 million gallons of crude oil into the surrounding waters.
5. In 2011, the town of Cordova experienced a major snowstorm that dumped over 15 feet of snow in just a few days. The town was completely cut off from the outside world and the National Guard was called in to assist with rescue and recovery efforts.
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