Arizona history timeline 1912 2012 screenshot

Arizona History Timeline 1912-2012 By Brianah Hildebrand

  • Arizona celebrates statehood

    Arizona celebrates statehood
  • KFAD (now KTAR) is Arizona's first licensed commercial radio station

    KFAD (now KTAR) is Arizona's first licensed commercial radio station
  • Robbers Roost becomes one of the first major films to be made in Arizona.

    Robbers Roost becomes one of the first major films to be made in Arizona.
  • Luke Airforce Base is named for WWI flying ace Frank Luke, Jr. of Pheonix

    Luke Airforce Base is named for WWI flying ace Frank Luke, Jr. of Pheonix
  • World Champion New York Yankees hold spring training in Pheonix

    World Champion New York Yankees hold spring training in Pheonix
  • Arizona's Al Casey performs Cookin' On American Bandstand

    Arizona's Al Casey performs Cookin' On American Bandstand
  • Johnny and June Carter Cash broadcast their show from Carefreem Arizona

    Johnny and June Carter Cash broadcast their show from Carefreem Arizona
  • Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first woman on the Supreme Court

    Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first woman on the Supreme Court
  • Margaret Sanger Slee is inducted into the Arizona Woman's Hall of Fame for building hospitals in Tucson

    Margaret Sanger Slee is inducted into the Arizona Woman's Hall of Fame for building hospitals in Tucson
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks defeat the New York Yankees 4 games to 3 in the World Series

    The Arizona Diamondbacks defeat the New York Yankees 4 games to 3 in the World Series
  • The Women's softball team at Arizona State University wins the College World Series

    The Women's softball team at Arizona State University wins the College World Series