Major Historical Events in Florida
- 1513: Juan Ponce de León lands—first European in Florida.
- 1565: St. Augustine founded—oldest continuously inhabited European city in US.
- 1763: Spain cedes Florida to Britain (Treaty of Paris).
- 1821: US acquires Florida from Spain (Adams–Onís Treaty).
- 1845: Florida becomes 27th state.
- 1861: Secedes, joins Confederacy.
- 1865: Readmitted to Union.
- 1898: Spanish–American War battles in Florida (San Juan Hill).
- 1926: Great Miami Hurricane kills hundreds.
- 1962: Cuban Missile Crisis—Florida on front lines.
- 1969: Apollo 11 launches from Kennedy Space Center.
- 2000: Bush v. Gore recount decided by FL Supreme Court.
- 2012: Trayvon Martin shooting sparks national protests.
- 2018: Hurricane Michael (Cat 5) causes widespread damage.
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