PA history

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  • William Penn was granted a charter

    William Penn was granted a charter

  • British capture Fort Duquesne and General Forbes names Pittsburgh after William Pitt

    British capture Fort Duquesne and General Forbes names Pittsburgh after William Pitt

  • Johnny Appleseed makes his home in Pittsburgh, where he lives for 12 years.

    Johnny Appleseed makes his home in Pittsburgh, where he lives for 12 years.

  • Pittsburgh incorporates as a city

    Pittsburgh incorporates as a city

  • The Pennsylvania turnpike opens

    The Pennsylvania turnpike opens

  • A giant fire destroys most Pittsburgh Buidings

    A giant fire destroys most Pittsburgh Buidings

  • Railroads between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia

    Railroads between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia

  • Schenly park opens to public

    Schenly park opens to public

  • U.S. Bureau of Geographic Names removes the "h" from Pittsburg(h). It is returned to its rightful place in 1911.

  • Carnegie Technical School, now known as Carnegie Mellon University is founded.

    Carnegie Technical School, now known as Carnegie Mellon University is founded.

  • The first motion picture house to open in the U.S. opens in Pittsburgh - the Nickelodeon.

    The first motion picture house to open in the U.S. opens in Pittsburgh - the Nickelodeon.

  • The first commercial radio station in the country - KDKA - broadcasts from Pittsburgh.

    The first commercial radio station in the country - KDKA - broadcasts from Pittsburgh.

  • The Pittsburgh Symphony was founded.

    The Pittsburgh Symphony was founded.

  • The Great Flood causes great damage, especially to downtown Pittsburgh

    The Great Flood causes great damage, especially to downtown Pittsburgh

  • The Pirates played their first night game in Forbes Field.

    The Pirates played their first night game in Forbes Field.

  • Mister Roger's Neighborhood airs on national television.

    Mister Roger's Neighborhood airs on national television.

  • Pittsburgh is named "America's Most Livable City"

    Pittsburgh is named "America's Most Livable City"

  • - Pittsburgh elects its first female mayor - Sophie Masloff.

    - Pittsburgh elects its first female mayor - Sophie Masloff.

  • Steel Phantom roller coaster is unveiled to the public at Kennywood Park.

    Steel Phantom roller coaster is unveiled to the public at Kennywood Park.

  • PNC Park, one of the most beautiful major league ball parks in the country, opens in Pittsburgh

    PNC Park, one of the most beautiful major league ball parks in the country, opens in Pittsburgh