1. On March 22, 1832, the Treaty of Payne's Landing was signed between the United States government and the Seminole tribe in Florida. The treaty required the Seminole to give up their lands and move to Oklahoma, but many Seminoles refused to leave and the treaty was never fully enforced.
2. In 1855, on the same day of March 22, the first train arrived in Tallahassee, Florida. The train, operated by the Pensacola and Georgia Railroad, linked Tallahassee to the Gulf of Mexico, allowing for easier transportation of goods and materials.
3. March 22, 1929, marked the first commercial flight from Miami to Havana, Cuba. The flight was operated by Pan American World Airways and paved the way for improved travel and tourism between the two countries.
4. On March 22, 1943, the U.S. Army opened the Boca Raton Army Airfield, later renamed the Boca Raton Airport. The airport was used as a training facility during World War II and continues to operate as a general aviation airport today.
5. In 1988, on March 22, a beach in St. Pete Beach, Florida was named after actor and former mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, Clint Eastwood. The beach was named "Clint Eastwood Beach" in honor of his contributions to the film industry and his efforts to promote tourism in the area.
5 Fun Facts About March 22 In Florida History
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