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5 Fun Facts About July 9 In Alaska History
1. In 1958, the USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, arrived at the Arctic Circle on July 9th after traveling under the polar ice cap. This historic achievement proved the feasibility of using nuclear-powered submarines for long-range missions in the Arctic region. 2. On July 9, 1985, a magnitude-7.7...
5 Fun Facts About July 8 In Alaska History
1. 1958 - Alaska became the 49th state of the United States on January 3, 1959, but it was on July 8, 1958 that President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Alaska Statehood Bill, paving the way for statehood. 2. 1912 - On July 8, 1912, the town of Fairbanks experienced...
5 Fun Facts About July 7 In Alaska History
1. In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Alaska Statehood Act into law, making Alaska the 49th state in the United States. However, it wasn't until January 3, 1959 that Alaska officially became a state. 2. On July 7, 1971, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was signed into...
5 Fun Facts About July 6 In Alaska History
1. On July 6, 1957, the first oil discovery was made on the North Slope of Alaska in what is now known as the Prudhoe Bay oilfield. This discovery led to a major boom in Alaska's oil industry and contributed greatly to the state's economy. 2. In 1984, on July...
5 Fun Facts About July 5 In Alaska History
1. In 1879, the first edition of Alaska’s first newspaper, the Sitka Times, was published on July 5th. The newspaper was founded by a missionary named John G. Brady who wanted to spread news and information throughout the newly-acquired territory. 2. On July 5, 1984, the first-ever Iditarod Trail Invitational...
5 Fun Facts About July 2 In Alaska History
1. The Alaska statehood vote was passed on July 2, 1958, making Alaska the 49th state of the United States. 2. On July 2, 1917, the deadliest tsunami in Alaskan history struck the coastlines of the Aleutian Islands, killing 5 people and causing widespread damage. 3. Construction of the Trans-Alaska...
5 Fun Facts About July 1 In Alaska History
1. Alaska Was Purchased on July 1, 1867: On July 1, 1867, the Alaskan territory was officially purchased from Russia by the United States in what is known as the Alaska Purchase. This purchase doubled the size of the United States and eventually led to the establishment of the 49th...
5 Fun Facts About June 30 In Alaska History
1. 1958 - Alaska became the 49th state of the United States and June 30 marks the day when the territory officially became a state, following a long and complicated process that involved several attempts at incorporation, various disagreements among lawmakers, and even a brief period of time when Alaska...
5 Fun Facts About June 26 In Alaska History
1. In 1977, oil was discovered in the Prudhoe Bay oil fields on Alaska's North Slope, marking the beginning of a major economic boom for the state. The discovery of oil helped fuel the state's economy for decades to come. 2. On June 26, 1912, pioneer aviator Carl Ben Eielson...
5 Fun Facts About June 23 In Alaska History
1. June 23, 1972: The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act became law. This landmark legislation granted Native Alaskans and their corporations ownership of over 44 million acres of land and more than $1 billion in compensation for lands taken by the US government. 2. June 23, 1983: The Exxon Valdez...
5 Fun Facts About June 22 In Alaska History
1. In 1879, the U.S. Signal Corps established a weather observation station in Sitka, Alaska. This was the first weather observation station in Alaska and marked the beginning of a long history of weather monitoring and forecasting in the state. 2. June 22, 1912 was a tragic day in Alaska's...
5 Fun Facts About June 18 In Alaska History
1. In 1867, the United States officially took possession of Alaska from Russia in a ceremony in Sitka, marking the end of the Russian presence in North America. 2. On June 18, 1908, a massive volcanic eruption occurred in the Katmai region of Alaska, leaving behind the rugged landscape and...