1. In 1945, Daytona Beach was the site of the first racially integrated flight training program in the United States. The program trained African American servicemen to be pilots during World War II.

2. On February 22, 1964, the famous Miami Beach hotel Fontainebleau was the site of the Beatles' second appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, drawing a crowd of screaming fans.

3. In 1990, Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park opened in Orlando, featuring attractions and shows based on popular movies and TV shows.

4. On February 22, 2018, a mass shooting occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, resulting in 17 deaths and sparking a nationwide conversation about gun control and school safety.

5. In 1896, the National League of American Wheelmen established the first national bicycle route, which ran from St. Augustine to Tampa, passing through many other Florida cities along the way. Today, these routes are known as bike trails and are popular among recreational cyclists.