Important Dates In Arizona

Arizona's land was given to the US.

Jan 1, 1848

Arizona's teritory was given to the US.

Very low population

Jan 1, 1860

Arizona's population was very low it was 6,482 people.

Pichacho Pass battle

Aug 1, 1862

The battle of Picacho Pass was a battle during the Cival War.

Theadore Roosevelt Dam was built

Period: Jan 1, 1906 to Jan 1, 1911

The Theadore Roosevelt Dam was built and it took 5 years

Arizona Becomes a state!

Feb 14, 1912

Arizona becomes the 48th a state on Valentine's day 1912.

Great Depression

Period: Jan 1, 1920 to Jan 1, 1930

Arizona suffered a great part of the Great Depression and unemployment.

Saguaro Cactus

Jul 11, 1931

The Saguaro Cactus becomes the state flower.

Population

Jan 1, 1970

Arizona's population is now 1,745,944.

Super Bowl

Jan 28, 1996

Super Bowl XXX was played in Tempe, Arizona

Arizona's population

Period: Jan 1, 2000 to Jan 1, 2006

Arizona's population grew 25%.