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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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.
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Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Colony of Virginia.
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Happy Birthday Washington Irving
Author Washington Irving was born on April 3, 1783, in New York City.
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Commodore Perry Opens Trade with Japan
On March 31, 1854, Commodore Matthew Perry signed a peace and trade agreement with Japan.
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Founding of El Yunque National Forest
On January 17, 1903, the National Forest Service established Luquillo Forest Reserve (today known as El Yunque National Forest) in Puerto Rico.
