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January 3

This Day in History

6 historical events

National Events (6)

1959

Alaska becomes a state

The U.S. admitted Alaska as the 49th state on this day. The addition of the vast, resource-rich territory expanded America’s strategic and economic reach in the far north during the Cold War era

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1959

Alaska becomes a state

The U.S. admitted Alaska as the 49th state on this day. The addition of the vast, resource-rich territory expanded America’s strategic and economic reach in the far north during the Cold War era

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1870

Construction begins on Brooklyn Bridge

Ground was broken for the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. When completed in 1883, it became the world’s longest suspension bridge and an iconic feat of engineering, symbolizing American urban progress

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1870

Construction begins on Brooklyn Bridge

Ground was broken for the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. When completed in 1883, it became the world’s longest suspension bridge and an iconic feat of engineering, symbolizing American urban progress

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1777

Battle of Princeton

General George Washington’s Continental Army defeated British forces at Princeton, New Jersey, boosting American morale during the Revolutionary War. Coming on the heels of the victory at Trenton, it convinced many that the patriot cause could succeed

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1777

Battle of Princeton

General George Washington’s Continental Army defeated British forces at Princeton, New Jersey, boosting American morale during the Revolutionary War. Coming on the heels of the victory at Trenton, it convinced many that the patriot cause could succeed

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