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Arkansas Admitted to the Union  — Research Starter

On June 15, 1836, Arkansas became the 25th state to be admitted to the United States, following its designation as a territory in 1819. The region has a rich history of exploration and settlement,…

Arizona Territory Established  — Research Starter

The Arizona Territory was established on February 24, 1863, when Congress organized it as a separate entity from the Territory of New Mexico. This marked a significant administrative change for the…

Arizona Admitted to the Union  — Research Starter

Arizona was admitted to the Union as the 48th state on February 14, 1912, following a complex history of exploration, settlement, and territorial governance. The region has been inhabited for at least…

Archduke Francis Ferdinand Assassinated  — Research Starter

The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo is widely regarded as the catalyst for World War I. The archduke, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was targeted by…

Antioch College Chartered  — Research Starter

Antioch College, chartered on May 14, 1852, in Yellow Springs, Ohio, is recognized as the earliest American educational institution of first-class standing that was both nonsectarian and fully…

Anne Hutchinson Banished From Colonial Massachusetts  — Research Starter

Anne Hutchinson was a prominent figure in early Colonial Massachusetts, known for her theological dissent against the Puritan leadership. Arriving in New England in 1634, she quickly established…

Anchorage Fur Rendezvous  — Research Starter

The Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, often referred to as "Rondy," is a ten-day winter festival celebrated in Anchorage, Alaska, starting on the second Friday of February. This vibrant event has evolved from…

American Troops Land in France (WWII)  — Research Starter

The landing of American troops in France during World War I marked a significant turning point in the conflict. Following the U.S. declaration of war on Germany on April 6, 1917, the first units of…

American Poet Laureate Established  — Research Starter

The American Poet Laureate is a distinguished position established on December 20, 1985, under President Ronald Reagan's administration. This role is officially recognized as the top poet in the…