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5 Fun Facts About July 31 In Florida History
1. In 1962, the first WalMart store in Florida opened its doors in Titusville. The store was just 18,000 square feet at the time and sold mostly hardware items. 2. July 31, 1981, was the day that Disney's Epcot Center in Orlando opened to the public. The park was Walt...
5 Fun Facts About July 26 In Florida History
1) In 1847, Florida became the first state in the United States to establish a quarantine station in Key West. This move helped prevent the spread of yellow fever and other diseases. 2) On July 26, 1952, the Rollins College radio station, WPRK, began broadcasting in Winter Park. The station...
5 Fun Facts About July 24 In Florida History
1. In 1935, the first commercial flight to land in Miami's new airport arrived on July 24. The airport was named the Pan American Field at Dinner Key and was later renamed Miami International Airport. 2. On July 24, 1954, Hurricane Carol hit Florida’s east coast causing significant damage and...
5 Fun Facts About July 23 In Florida History
1. On July 23, 1821, the United States took possession of Florida from Spain. This event marked the end of Spanish rule in Florida, which had lasted nearly 300 years. 2. On July 23, 1862, the Battle of Gainesville took place during the American Civil War. Confederate forces under the...
5 Fun Facts About July 21 In Florida History
1. In 1875, the first train arrived in Tampa, marking the beginning of Tampa's growth as a major transportation hub in Florida. 2. In 1969, Apollo 11 returned to Earth with the first men to walk on the moon, including Floridian astronaut Buzz Aldrin. 3. In 1932, Amelia Earhart became...
5 Fun Facts About July 17 In Florida History
1. In 1955, Disneyland opened in California, but Walt Disney originally planned to build the park in St. Louis, Missouri or in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. 2. On July 17, 1967, a deadly tornado ripped through the city of Sanford, Florida, killing 12 people and injuring over 200...
5 Fun Facts About July 16 In Florida History
1. On July 16, 1951, the United States Army established the Orlando Army Air Base, now known as the Orlando International Airport. The base was originally used for training during World War II and later converted into a commercial airport. 2. In 1969, the Apollo 11 space mission, which included...
5 Fun Facts About July 14 In Florida History
1. Hurricane Charley made landfall in Florida on July 14, 2004, causing significant damage and claiming 10 lives. The storm reached peak winds of 150 mph and caused over $13 billion in damages. 2. On July 14, 1964, the Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B....
5 Fun Facts About July 13 In Florida History
1. In 1962, NASA's Mariner 1 spacecraft was set to launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida to explore Venus. However, a programming error caused the spacecraft to veer off course shortly after launch and it had to be destroyed. This incident is known as the "Mariner 1 Crash" and led to...
5 Fun Facts About July 12 In Florida History
1. On July 12, 1898, the first U.S. troops arrived in Tampa in preparation for the Spanish-American War. Thousands of soldiers passed through Tampa’s port during the war. 2. Florida’s first interstate highway, the Florida Turnpike, officially opened on July 12, 1957. The 47-mile stretch of highway connected Miami to...
5 Fun Facts About July 10 In Florida History
1. In 1929, the city of St. Petersburg was hit by a severe hurricane that caused significant damage to the area. The hurricane, known as the "Great Bahamas Hurricane," had winds of over 150 mph and caused extensive flooding and destruction. 2. In 1946, the University of Florida established its...
5 Fun Facts About July 8 In Florida History
1. On July 8, 1949, the Van Fleet Trail opened in Florida. The former rail bed was converted into a 29-mile trail for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. It is now a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the state. 2. In 1961, Alan Shepard, the first American to travel...