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Vitus Bering sails through what becomes Bering Strait.
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Captin James Cook explores the Alaska area for Great Britan.
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Railroad tycoon Edward Harriman leads an expedition to Alaska.
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The capital of Alaska changes from Sitka to Juneau.
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The U.S. Congress authorizes the construction of the Alaskan railroad.
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Alaska becomes the 49th state.
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Good Friday earthquake strikes in Alaska.
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The Exon Valdez spills oil in the Prince Wiliam Sound.
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Alaska'a first female governor ( Sarah Palin) takes office.
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Denali National Park's amazing dinosaur fossil is discovered.
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