Arizona

Some of the key events about Arizona

• 1871

  The Camp Grant Massacre resulted in the deaths of over 100 Apache people
• 1912

  Arizona became the 48th state to join the United States
• 1917

  The Bisbee Deportation forcibly removed and deported about 1,300 striking miners
• 1919

  Grand Canyon National Park was established, preserving one of the world's most iconic natural wonders
• 1930

  The construction of Coolidge Dam displaced hundreds of Apache people from their ancestral lands
• 1935

  Hoover Dam was completed, providing crucial water and power resources to the Southwest
• 1942

  Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated to internment camps in Arizona during World War II
• 1947

  The University of Arizona's Steward Observatory discovered the first evidence of water on Mars
• 1953

  A severe drought began, lasting until 1957 and causing significant agricultural and economic damage
• 1960

  The Phoenix Art Museum opened, becoming the largest art museum in the Southwest
• 1967

  A catastrophic fire on the USS Forrestal killed 134 sailors off the coast of Vietnam, many from Arizona
• 1968

  The Central Arizona Project was authorized, ensuring a reliable water supply for the state
• 1971

  Intel established its first manufacturing facility outside of Silicon Valley in Chandler, Arizona
• 1987

  The Biosphere 2 project began, creating a groundbreaking closed ecological system for scientific research
• 1987

  Governor Evan Mecham was impeached and removed from office for misuse of funds and obstruction of justice
• 1991

  The AZScam political corruption sting operation led to the indictment of several state legislators
• 1994

  The Heard Museum in Phoenix opened its new facility, showcasing Native American art and culture
• 1997

  The Phoenix Lights incident sparked widespread UFO speculation and controversy
• 2001

  The Arizona Diamondbacks won the World Series, bringing the first major sports championship to the state
• 2011

  A mass shooting in Tucson killed six people and wounded 13 others, including a member of Congress

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