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Spanish Assault
Colorado was attacked by a group of Spaniards who were in search of gold and silver. -
Gold Finding
This is when gold was first found by John H. Gregory while he was digging along the ground -
Colorado Territory
Congress established that Colorado was now offcially a territory, but not yet a state. -
Bill Denied
Territorial delegate Hiram P. Bennet introduced a bill to provide statehood to Colorado, but the House denied it. -
Sand Creek Massacre
During the massive fight in the Sand Creek Massacre, Colorado was devastated by a huge flood -
First Rodeo
The Deer Trail in Colorado had created their first organized rodeo. -
Colorado Springs Founded
The first hotel built in Colorado Springs, still in construction with people on the scaffolding installing more. -
Constitutional Convention
Colorado had elected a constitutional convention for further insight on their constitution. -
Constitution Ratified
After preparation, their constitution became ratified and submitted for the people to vote. -
Colorado's Statehood
Colorado was added to the Union on this day, its motto being " Nothing without Providence" -
First Normal School
A building in the city of Greeley became occupied and was used for a new school for children. -
National Park
Congress created the Mesa Verde National Park to give a children and parents a place to have fun. -
First Long Distance Phone Call
The first long distance call was made from Denver to New York on this day, and also the first airplane flight in Denver was made. -
War With Germany
Congress declared war on Germany and many Coloradons had volunteered to help. "Buffalo Bill" Cody was a casualty and he was burid on Lookout Mountain, west of Denver. -
Child Labor Amendment
Colorado was the second state to ratify the child labor amendment to the federal Constitution.
