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5 Fun Facts About April 18 In Florida History
1. In 1983, a bomb exploded at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, killing 17 Americans, including a Florida resident named William Nordeen who was serving as the embassy's defense attaché. 2. In 1929, aviation pioneer and first female licensed pilot in the U.S. Harriet Quimby died in a plane...
5 Fun Facts About April 16 In Florida History
1. In 1740, the Spanish governor of Florida declared war on the English colony of Georgia, leading to the Siege of St. Augustine. The British were unsuccessful in their attempts to capture the Spanish-held fort. 2. In 1907, the first major automobile race in Florida was held in Ormond Beach....
5 Fun Facts About April 15 In Florida History
1. In 1817, Fort St. Marks was surrendered to the Spanish by its American garrison during the First Seminole War. This surrender ultimately led to a peace treaty between the United States and Spain in which Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1819. 2. On April 15, 1900,...
5 Fun Facts About April 14 In Florida History
1. On April 14, 1900, the city of Miami was officially incorporated. At the time, the population was just over 300 people. Today, Miami is one of the largest and most vibrant cities in the state of Florida, known for its beaches, nightlife, and cultural diversity. 2. In 1941, the...
5 Fun Facts About April 13 In Florida History
1. On April 13, 1818, the United States army under the command of Andrew Jackson captured the Spanish-controlled city of Pensacola, Florida, during the Seminole Wars. This event set the stage for Florida's eventual acquisition by the United States. 2. In 1946, a devastating tornado struck downtown Gainesville, Florida, on...
5 Fun Facts About April 12 In Florida History
1. On April 12, 1865, the Civil War officially ended in Tallahassee, Florida, when Confederate General William Miller surrendered the city to Union troops led by Brigadier General Edward McCook. 2. In 1981, on April 12, the very first launch of NASA's Space Shuttle Columbia took place from the Kennedy...