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Fact |
Category |
Date |
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211 |
Minnesota became a state on May 11, 1858. |
History > United States |
10/20/08 |
|
212 |
Both Kentucky and West Virginia were part of Virginia before they became states. |
History > United States |
10/20/08 |
|
213 |
Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only the Pyramids survive. |
History > Ancient |
10/19/08 |
|
214 |
Illinois became a state on December 3, 1818. |
History > United States |
10/18/08 |
|
215 |
Arkansas became a state on June 15, 1836. |
History > United States |
10/18/08 |
|
216 |
Henry VIII of England had four legitimate sons, but only one survived infancy. |
History > European |
10/17/08 |
|
217 |
The Suez Canal opened November 17, 1869. |
History > Famous Dates |
10/17/08 |
|
218 |
Indiana became a state on December 11, 1816. |
History > United States |
10/17/08 |
|
219 |
Florida became a state on March 3, 1845. |
History > United States |
10/16/08 |
|
220 |
Queen Victoria came to the English throne in 1837, after the death of her uncle, William IV. |
History > European |
10/16/08 |
|
221 |
Alabama became a state on December 14, 1819. |
History > United States |
10/15/08 |
|
222 |
Louisiana became a state on April 30, 1812. |
History > United States |
10/15/08 |
|
223 |
Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890. |
History > United States |
10/14/08 |
|
224 |
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place at Breed's Hill. |
History > United States |
10/13/08 |
|
225 |
Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959. |
History > United States |
10/13/08 |
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