Arizona

Arizona is a landlocked state in the Southwestern region of the United States. Arizona is part of the Four Corners region with Utah to the north, Colorado to the northeast, and New Mexico to the east; its other neighboring states are Nevada to the northwest, California to the west and the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and southwest. It is the 6th-largest and the 14th-most-populous of the 50 states. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix, which is the most populous state capital in the United States.
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Some of the key events about Arizona

  • 1871
    The Camp Grant Massacre resulted in the deaths of over 100 Apache people
  • 1912
    Arizona became the 48th state to join the United States
  • 1917
    The Bisbee Deportation forcibly removed and deported about 1,300 striking miners
  • 1919
    Grand Canyon National Park was established, preserving one of the world's most iconic natural wonders
  • 1930
    The construction of Coolidge Dam displaced hundreds of Apache people from their ancestral lands
  • 1935
    Hoover Dam was completed, providing crucial water and power resources to the Southwest
  • 1942
    Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated to internment camps in Arizona during World War II
  • 1947
    The University of Arizona's Steward Observatory discovered the first evidence of water on Mars
  • 1953
    A severe drought began, lasting until 1957 and causing significant agricultural and economic damage
  • 1960
    The Phoenix Art Museum opened, becoming the largest art museum in the Southwest
  • 1967
    A catastrophic fire on the USS Forrestal killed 134 sailors off the coast of Vietnam, many from Arizona
  • 1968
    The Central Arizona Project was authorized, ensuring a reliable water supply for the state
  • 1971
    Intel established its first manufacturing facility outside of Silicon Valley in Chandler, Arizona
  • 1987
    The Biosphere 2 project began, creating a groundbreaking closed ecological system for scientific research
  • 1987
    Governor Evan Mecham was impeached and removed from office for misuse of funds and obstruction of justice
  • 1991
    The AZScam political corruption sting operation led to the indictment of several state legislators
  • 1994
    The Heard Museum in Phoenix opened its new facility, showcasing Native American art and culture
  • 1997
    The Phoenix Lights incident sparked widespread UFO speculation and controversy
  • 2001
    The Arizona Diamondbacks won the World Series, bringing the first major sports championship to the state
  • 2011
    A mass shooting in Tucson killed six people and wounded 13 others, including a member of Congress

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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