1889
The Oklahoma land rush officially started as thousands of Americans raced for new, unclaimed land.
An estimated 50,000 lined-up at noon to claim some land.
Some started “Sooner”
1970
The first Earth Day was observed by millions of Americans.
1974
Redbone won a gold record for the single, Come and Get Your Love
1988
Two new Florida basketball teams are announced the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic
and then lastly…
2000
Elian Gonzalez was snatched by the SWAT team from his Florida relatives
He was returned to his father in Cuba
-Tyler Jackson
