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Mar 27, 1513
Florida
On March 27,1513 Ponce de Leon discovered Florida. -
Florida is the 27th state
In 1845, Florida was made the 27th state. -
Florida's Great Freeze
In December, many citrus crops froze when the temperature dropped below 32 degrees. -
Oil
Florida's fist oil well was drilled in 1943. -
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 was the space flight that landed the first humans on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were aboard the flight. -
Disney World
Disney World opens in 1977. Micky Mouse and all the other characters are now in Florida and California. -
Epcot
Epcot was the seconed theme park to open in Disney World.There are a lot of fun and educational rides to. enjoy. -
Space Ship Challenger
In 1986, a space ship took off and blew up in mid-air. -
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Hurricane Andrew
Hurricane Andrew hits Florida. Hurricane Andrew was a very strong and destructive Hurricane that lasted for 12 days. -
Hurricane Wilma hits Florida
On October 24, 2005 Hurricane Wilma hit Florida. It was a very powerful storm that destroyed a lot of things.