On January 3,1959 – Alaska is admitted as the 49th U.S. state. source
On January 3,1959 – Alaska is admitted as the 49th U.S. state.
On March 30, 1867. The United States purchased Alaska from Russia for just US$7.2 million. source
On March 30, 1867. The United States purchased Alaska from Russia for just US$7.2 million.
On October 18, 1867. Alaska transfer ceremony took place in Sitka . Russian and American soldiers paraded in front of the governor's house; the Russian flag was lowered and the American flag raised amid peals of artillery. source
On October 18, 1867. Alaska transfer ceremony took place in Sitka . Russian and American soldiers paraded in front of the governor's house; the Russian flag was lowered and the American flag raised amid peals of artillery.
The cat Stubbs (born April 12, 1997) is a cat who has been the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, since July 1997. source
The cat Stubbs (born April 12, 1997) is a cat who has been the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, since July 1997.
More than 640,000 Alaska residents will receive the payment from The Alaska Permanent Fund for $1000 per month
On February 15.1925 ; The 1925 serum run to Nome: The second delivery of serum arrives in Nome, Alaska. source
On February 15.1925 ; The 1925 serum run to Nome: The second delivery of serum arrives in Nome, Alaska.
On February 15.1954 ; Canada and the United States agree to construct the Distant Early Warning Line, a system of radar stations in the far northern Arctic regions of Canada and Alaska. source
On February 15.1954 ; Canada and the United States agree to construct the Distant Early Warning Line, a system of radar stations in the far northern Arctic regions of Canada and Alaska.
On March 9. 1957 ;A magnitude 8.3 earthquake in the Andreanof Islands, Alaska triggers a Pacific-wide tsunami causing extensive damage to Hawaii and Oahu. source
On March 9. 1957 ;A magnitude 8.3 earthquake in the Andreanof Islands, Alaska triggers a Pacific-wide tsunami causing extensive damage to Hawaii and Oahu.
On March 13.1991 ; The United States Department of Justice announces that Exxon has agreed to pay $1 billion for the clean-up of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska. source
On March 13.1991 ; The United States Department of Justice announces that Exxon has agreed to pay $1 billion for the clean-up of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska.
On May 31.1977 ; The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System is completed. source
On May 31.1977 ; The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System is completed.
On June 11.1788 ; Russian explorer Gerasim Izmailov reaches Alaska. source
On June 11.1788 ; Russian explorer Gerasim Izmailov reaches Alaska.
On August 15.1935 ; Will Rogers and Wiley Post are killed after their aircraft develops engine problems during takeoff in Barrow, Alaska. source
On August 15.1935 ; Will Rogers and Wiley Post are killed after their aircraft develops engine problems during takeoff in Barrow, Alaska.
In Alaska, it is illegal to look at the moose from an airplane. source
In Alaska, it is illegal to look at the moose from an airplane.
Alaska has an estimated 30,000 brown bears statewide. source
Alaska has an estimated 30,000 brown bears statewide.
An estimated 100,000 black bears (Ursus americanus) inhabit Alaska. Statewide, the annual harvest increased steadily between 2003 and 2007, from about 2,500 to 3,250 bears. source
An estimated 100,000 black bears (Ursus americanus) inhabit Alaska. Statewide, the annual harvest increased steadily between 2003 and 2007, from about 2,500 to 3,250 bears.
In Alaska, it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited. source
In Alaska, it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited.
The largest moose antlers in North America come from Alaska, the Yukon Territory, and the Northwest Territories of Canada. source
The largest moose antlers in North America come from Alaska, the Yukon Territory, and the Northwest Territories of Canada.
In Alaska, no one may tie their pet dog to the roof of a car.
On September 4.1971 ; Alaska Airlines Flight 1866 crashes near Juneau, Alaska, killing all 111 people on board. source
On September 4.1971 ; Alaska Airlines Flight 1866 crashes near Juneau, Alaska, killing all 111 people on board.
On October 18.1867 ; United States takes possession of Alaska after purchasing it from Russia for $7.2 million. Celebrated annually in the state as Alaska Day. source
On October 18.1867 ; United States takes possession of Alaska after purchasing it from Russia for $7.2 million. Celebrated annually in the state as Alaska Day.
On October 22.1784 ; Russia founds a colony on Kodiak Island, Alaska. source
On October 22.1784 ; Russia founds a colony on Kodiak Island, Alaska.
On October 28.1942 ; The Alaska Highway (Alcan Highway) is completed through Canada to Fairbanks, Alaska. source
On October 28.1942 ; The Alaska Highway (Alcan Highway) is completed through Canada to Fairbanks, Alaska.
Moose most moose are found in Canada, Alaska, New England, Fennoscandia, Latvia, Estonia and Russia.
Caribou have been referred to as reindeer or wild reindeer depending on context, specifically in Alaska source
Caribou have been referred to as reindeer or wild reindeer depending on context, specifically in Alaska
The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis), is a North American felid that ranges in forest and tundra regions across Canada and into Alaska, source
The Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis), is a North American felid that ranges in forest and tundra regions across Canada and into Alaska,
Malamutes were thought to be created by the Malemiut Inupiaq people of Alaska's Norton Sound region, who were a Thule people. source
Malamutes were thought to be created by the Malemiut Inupiaq people of Alaska's Norton Sound region, who were a Thule people.
The median lifespan Alaskan Malamute of 10.7 years measured in that survey is typical of a breed their size. source
The median lifespan Alaskan Malamute of 10.7 years measured in that survey is typical of a breed their size.
In 2010 the Alaskan Malamute was named the official state dog of Alaska. source
In 2010 the Alaskan Malamute was named the official state dog of Alaska.