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The History of Kentucky

  • Thomas Walker enters Kentucky.

    Thomas Walker enters Kentucky.
    Thomas Walker crosses into Kentucky through the Cumberland Gap.
  • James Harrod leads settlers in

    James Harrod leads settlers in
    The day that James Harrod leads settlers into Kentucky.
  • Daniel Boone cut down Wilderness Road

    Daniel Boone cut down Wilderness Road
    Daniel Boone cuts down the Wlderness Road leading from the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky.
  • Attack

    Attack
    The Shawnee attack Boonesborough.
  • Kentucky County is Created

    Kentucky County is Created
    The day that the Virginia Legistlature creates Kentucky County.
  • Kentucky Statehood

    Kentucky Statehood
    On this day Kentucky becomes the 15th state in America.
  • The First Kentucky Derby

    The First Kentucky Derby
    The first Kentucky Derby is run in Loisville, Oliver Lewis won.
  • Kentucky drought Strikes

    Kentucky drought Strikes
    A severe drought strikes in Kentucky.
  • Civil Rights law

    Civil Rights law
    The Kentucky Legislature passes a strong Civil Rights law that prohibited racial discrimination in work places and guaranteed all access to public services.
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    Kentucky hosts the World Equestrian Games

    Lexington Kentucky hosts the World Equestrian Games.