Tennessee Becomes 16th State
On June 1, 1796, Tennessee was admitted as the 16th state in the Union.
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Wisconsin Becomes 30th State
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Rhode Island Becomes 13th State
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Tennessee Valley Authority Created
On May 18, 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt created the Tennessee Valley Authority to provide hydroelectric power to rural areas of six states.
Minnesota Becomes 32nd State
Minnesota was admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858.
Louisiana Admitted to the Union
On April 30, 1812, Louisiana became America’s 18th State.
Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Colony of Virginia.
W.H. Harrison Becomes First President to Die in Office
Author Washington Irving was born on April 3, 1783, in New York City.
Happy Birthday Washington Irving
Author Washington Irving was born on April 3, 1783, in New York City.