History Schmistory: October 18. Happy Alaska Day!
Friday, October 18, 2024 in Geography, History, History Schmistory, Learn!
1867: The United States moves in with Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for 7.2 million clams. They live together for 92 years before finally making the relationship official in 1959. Meanwhile, Canada insists they are carrying Alaska’s baby.
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