1. Florida was admitted into the United States as a state on November 21, 1845. Florida was the 27th state to join the union, and its admission helped secure southern support for the annexation of Texas. Today, Florida is the third-most populous state and has one of the largest economies in the country.

2. On November 21, 1979, a group of African American men known as the "Forty-Seven" were released from prison after serving nearly 14 years for a crime they did not commit. The men had been wrongfully convicted of the murder of a white police officer in Tampa, Florida, and their case is considered one of the most egregious examples of racial injustice in Florida's history.

3. November 21, 1980 was the day that the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which spans Tampa Bay between St. Petersburg and Sarasota, collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship during a severe thunderstorm. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of 35 people and prompted changes in bridge construction and safety protocols throughout the country.

4. On November 21, 1936, the Everglades National Park was dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The park, which covers more than 1.5 million acres, is home to a unique ecosystem of sawgrass prairies, mangrove forests, and subtropical wetlands, and is considered one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in North America.

5. November 21, 1999, marked the final game played at the historic Orange Bowl stadium in Miami, which had been home to the Miami Hurricanes football team since 1937. The Hurricanes won the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies, but the real celebration was for the stadium's rich history and memories of legendary players like Jim Kelly and Bernie Kosar. The Orange Bowl was demolished in 2008 to make way for a new park and community center.