Minnesota Becomes 32nd State
Minnesota was admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858.
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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.
Samuel Morse Dies
On April 2, 1872, telegraph inventor Samuel Morse died. President Woodrow Wilson address Congress on April 2, 1917, asking to declare war and join World War I.
Commodore Perry Opens Trade with Japan
On March 31, 1854, Commodore Matthew Perry signed a peace and trade agreement with Japan. On March 31, 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) to decrease unemployment in America.
Death of Ida B. Wells
On March 25, 1931, Civil Rights leader, journalist, and suffragette Ida B. Wells died at the age of 68.
Maine Admitted to the Union
On March 15, 1820, Maine became America’s 23rd state.