1. In 1739, Spain declared war on the British in what was known as the War of Jenkins’ Ear. This conflict had a significant impact on Florida as Spanish forces attempted to invade the British colony from their base in Cuba.

2. On September 9, 1960, Hurricane Donna made landfall in the Florida Keys. The storm was one of the strongest ever to hit the state and caused widespread damage and flooding.

3. In 1822, the first land grant was given to Alexander Macomb for property in what is now downtown Miami. This marked the beginning of the settlement of the area and the eventual development of the city.

4. Florida State University was founded on September 9, 1851, as the West Florida Seminary. The school has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the state.

5. On September 9, 1971, Walt Disney World officially opened to the public in Orlando. The theme park has since become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, drawing millions of visitors each year.