Florida
Some of the key events about Florida
- 1513The first European exploration of Florida occurred
- 1816Spain ceded Florida to the United States, ending centuries of Spanish rule
- 1835The Second Seminole War began, resulting in significant loss of life and forced relocation of Native Americans
- 1845Florida was admitted as the 27th U.S. state
- 1861Florida seceded from the Union and joined the Confederate States during the American Civil War
- 1905The Overseas Railroad connecting Key West to the mainland was completed
- 1920The Ocoee massacre occurred, resulting in the deaths of numerous African Americans and destruction of their community
- 1928The Okeechobee hurricane struck Florida, causing over 2,500 deaths and massive destruction
- 1935The Labor Day Hurricane devastated the Florida Keys, killing over 400 people
- 1947Everglades National Park was established
- 1950Cape Canaveral became the site of U.S. space launches
- 1962The Cuban Missile Crisis brought Florida to the brink of nuclear war
- 1971Walt Disney World Resort opened near Orlando
- 1980The Mariel boatlift led to a sudden influx of Cuban refugees, straining local resources
- 1981NASA's Space Shuttle program began with the launch of Columbia from Kennedy Space Center
- 1992The Florida Aquarium in Tampa opened to the public
- 1992Hurricane Andrew caused catastrophic damage in South Florida, resulting in $25 billion in damages
- 2000The International Space Station began continuous human occupation
- 2000The controversial presidential election recount in Florida delayed the outcome of the national election
- 2009The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at Universal Orlando Resort
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