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5 Fun Facts About October 19 In Florida History
1. In 1909, Albin Polasek, a Czech-American sculptor, came to Florida and later settled in Winter Park where he created many of his famous sculptures. The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens now houses his works. 2. In 1944, during World War II, the USS Permit (SS-178) was commissioned at...
5 Fun Facts About October 18 In Florida History
1. In 1908, the Old Tampa Bay Hotel hosted a reception for the famous African-American educator, Booker T. Washington. This event marked a significant moment in Florida's history as it was one of the first times a black person was welcomed into the hotel during segregation. 2. On October 18,...
5 Fun Facts About October 16 In Florida History
1. In 1918, the first movie theater opened in Miami Beach. The theater, called the Capitol Theatre, seated up to 1,200 people and showed silent films. 2. In 1958, the first meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission was held in Lakeland. The commission was created to promote and market Florida's...
5 Fun Facts About October 12 In Florida History
1. Juan Ponce de León's arrival in Florida: On October 12, 1492, Spanish Explorer Juan Ponce de León landed on the east coast of Florida, near present-day St. Augustine. He named the area "La Florida" because of its lush, verdant landscape. 2. Hurricane Michael: On October 12, 2018, Hurricane Michael...
5 Fun Facts About October 10 In Florida History
1. In 1939, Key West was hit by a hurricane with winds reaching up to 200 miles per hour. This storm caused significant damage to the island and surrounding areas. The hurricane also prompted the creation of the Weather Bureau and led to improved hurricane forecasting. 2. On October 10,...
5 Fun Facts About October 8 In Florida History
1. In 1896, the first ever automobile race took place in Florida on October 8. The race covered a distance of 50 miles from the city of Tampa to Lakeland. 2. On October 8, 1945, the worst hurricane in Florida’s history made landfall. The Category 4 storm brought winds that...
5 Fun Facts About October 5 In Florida History
1. On October 5, 1969, the first episode of "Sesame Street" aired on PBS. The show, created by Jim Henson and his team, revolutionized children's television with its mix of fun and educational content. 2. On October 5, 1999, a record-breaking heatwave hit Florida, with temperatures reaching up to 104...
5 Fun Facts About October 4 In Florida History
1. Hurricane King Devastates Key West (1950) On October 4, 1950, Hurricane King hit Key West and caused extensive damage to the island. The storm had winds of up to 130 mph and a storm surge that flooded the streets with several feet of water. The hurricane destroyed more than...
5 Fun Facts About October 3 In Florida History
1. In 1849, the first post office in Tampa, Florida was established on October 3rd. It was located at the home of a man named Robert McNeil. 2. On October 3, 1865, Union troops arrived in Tallahassee, Florida to take control of the city during the Reconstruction period after the...
5 Fun Facts About October 2 In Florida History
1. In 1835, the Second Seminole War officially began in Florida. This war led to the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans and resulted in the deaths of thousands more. 2. In 1868, the first post-Civil War session of the Florida Legislature was held in Tallahassee. During this session,...
5 Fun Facts About October 1 In Florida History
1. Florida became a state on October 1, 1845 On this day, Florida became the 27th state to join the United States of America. Prior to this, Florida had been a territory since 1822. 2. The deadliest train accident in Florida happened on October 1, 1956 A passenger train collided...
5 Fun Facts About September 27 In Florida History
1. Hurricane Jeanne makes landfall in Florida - On September 27, 2004, Hurricane Jeanne slammed into the east coast of Florida. The powerful Category 3 storm caused extensive damage and left millions without power. 2. First train arrives in Miami - On September 27, 1896, the first train arrived in...