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| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[August 15]]''': |
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| + | *[[1559]] – The '''[[Luna expedition|Spanish expedition]]''' led by [[Tristán de Luna y Arellano]] landed, establishing the [[America's First Settlement|first European settlement]] within the continental United States. | ||
| + | *[[1882]] – The first train passengers on the '''[[Pensacola & Atlantic Railroad]]''' crossed the [[Pensacola Bay]] railroad bridge. | ||
| + | *[[1890]] – The '''[[Ladies' Monument Association]]''' was founded to plan a [[Confederate]] memorial atop [[Gage Hill]]. | ||
| + | *[[1960]] – The '''[[Pensacola Historical Society]]''' opened a museum in [[Old Christ Church]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:19, 15 August 2009
- 1559 – The Spanish expedition led by Tristán de Luna y Arellano landed, establishing the first European settlement within the continental United States.
- 1882 – The first train passengers on the Pensacola & Atlantic Railroad crossed the Pensacola Bay railroad bridge.
- 1890 – The Ladies' Monument Association was founded to plan a Confederate memorial atop Gage Hill.
- 1960 – The Pensacola Historical Society opened a museum in Old Christ Church.
