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Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA
In 1775, Hugo O'Conor establishes the Tucson Presido. This year marks the official birthdate of the City of Tucson. Tucson becomes part of Mexico when it fights for independence in 1821. After the Gadsden Purchase in 1854, Tucson falls under the jurisdiction of the United States.
Arizona becomes an official territory in 1863. Between 1867 and 1877, Tucson holds the title of territorial capitol.
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Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Where is Tucson, Arizona, USA? Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA
In 1775, Hugo O'Conor establishes the Tucson Presido. This year marks the official birthdate of the City of Tucson. Tucson becomes part of Mexico when it fights for independence in 1821. After the Gadsden Purchase in 1854, Tucson falls under the jurisdiction of the United States.
Arizona becomes an official territory in 1863. Between 1867 and 1877, Tucson holds the title of territorial capitol.
cms3.tucsonaz.gov/ history/ tucson_history
Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Tucson, Arizona, USA
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"Final demolition of the Santa Rita Hotel downtown started this week.
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Santa Rita Hotel, Tucson, Arizona
Farewell to Santa Rita Hotel
"Final demolition of the Santa Rita Hotel downtown started this week.
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Tucson, Arizona, USA
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1776 - Fort Built at Tucson
A Spanish presidio (fort) is built at Tucson.
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A Spanish presidio (fort) is built at Tucson.
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1862 - Confederate troops occupied Tucson; Cochise and Apaches attacked soldiers at Apache Pass
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1867 - State Capital Moves
State capital moved from Prescott to Tucson
State capital moved from Prescott to Tucson
1869 - Late Arizona advices say sickness of a malignant type prevailed at Tuscon [sic]. Almost every person in the place had been attacked, and many died.St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
January 30, 1869
1887 - TERRIFIC UPHEAVAL. REMARKABLE EFFECT OF AN EARTHQUAKE IN ARIZONA. SEVERAL MOUNTAIN PEAKS CRUMBLE NEATH THE SHOCK - OTHERS SUDDENLY DEVELOP INTO BLAZING VOLCANOES - MUCH DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.Swallowed Up.
Tucson, A.T., May 6. - This place was shaken by an earthquake at 2:12 p.m. Tuesday....Read MORE...
1888 - July 25 - Severe earthquake shock at Tucson, A. T.St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
January 5, 1889
1906
Tucson, a city, capital of Pima co., Ariz., on the Santa Cruz River and on the Southern Pacific R., ...Read MORE...
Tucson, a city, capital of Pima co., Ariz., on the Santa Cruz River and on the Southern Pacific R., ...Read MORE...
1958 - November 16 - More than six inches of snow fell at Tucson, AZ
The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel
1964 - ARIZONA TORNADO KILLS MOTHER, SON.Tucson, Ariz., (AP) - A mother and her infant son were killed Thursday when a tornado hit the San...Read MORE...
1970 - Police Charge Hotel Fire Deaths to 16-Year-Old Boy - AT LEAST 28 DIED.By BILL ROBERTS
Associated Press Writer
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Juvenile Court petitions alleging...Read MORE...
1975 - July 16 - An early afternoon thunderstorm raked the east side of Tucson, AZ, with gale force winds, heavy rain, and numerous lightning strikes.A thirteen year old boy was swept through a forty foot long culvert by raging waters before being...Read MORE...
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