-
The Dutch lose New Amsterdam to the British which is re-named as New York, after the Duke of York. http://www.datesandevents.org/american-timelines/38-pennsylvania-history-timeline.htm
-
King Charles II of England owed the Quaker, William Penn, and when Penn asked the King to grant him land it was granted. The King signed the Charter of Pennsylvania on March 4, 1681. King Charles II of England specified in the charter given to William Penn that the name should be Pennsylvania. This is a combination of the Latin word Sylvania ' meaning woodland together with Penn http://www.datesandevents.org/american-timelines/38-pennsylvania-history-timeline.htm
-
At a Quaker meeting in Germantown, Pa, German Mennonites penned a memorandum stating a profound opposition to Negro slavery. Quakers in Germantown, Pa., adopted the fist formal antislavery resolution in America. https://timelines.ws/states/PENNSYLVANIA.HTML
-
William Penn was deprived of his governing powers
-
William Penn began monthly meetings for Blacks advocating emancipation
https://timelines.ws/states/PENNSYLVANIA.HTML -
The Pennsylvania Assembly banned the importation of slaves https://timelines.ws/states/PENNSYLVANIA.HTML
-
Benjamin Franklin sailed back to Pennsylvania. https://timelines.ws/states/PENNSYLVANIA.HTML
-
Penn extended religious freedom and equality to all
Page 102 in history book. -
Penn’s polices made Pennsylvania one of the wealthiest colonies.
Page 102 in history book. -
exceptionally prosperous farming area had developed in southeastern Pennsylvania. Wheat and corn were the leading crops, though rye, hemp, and flax were also important.
http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html -
French and Indians forces in the Ohio Valley were defeated
https://timelines.ws/states/PENNSYLVANIA.HTML -
Support Boston in opposition to the Intolerable Acts
http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html -
Their most noteworthy accomplishments were the act for the gradual abolition of slavery
http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html -
The Pennsylvania Gradual Abolition Act of 1780 was the first emancipation statute in the United States. http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html
-
Lucretia Mott, a Quaker preacher and teacher, was one of four women to participate at the formation of the American Anti-Slavery Society in Philadelphia in 1833, and became president of the Female Anti-Slavery Society. http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html
-
1854 - The Cambria Works at Johnstown were established, by the end of the Civil War, were the largest mills in the country. http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html
-
the scene of a tragic fire. A kerosene lantern was accidentally knocked over starting a fire on the stage and igniting gas from the stereopticon. It was later determined that the crowd was unable to find and use fire escapes, and that the doors people were trying to exit through could not be opened outward, therefore the crush of bodies effectively locked people inside the burning building https://worldhistoryproject.org/topics/pennsylvania
-
Austin Pennsylvania FloodSept. 30, 1911 ushered in the Potter County primary election. Early in the morning, two false fire alarms rattled the town. https://worldhistoryproject.org/topics/pennsylvania
-
State Museum and State Archives were placed under the Historical and Museum Commission
http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html -
Tax Equalization Board was created to review school tax assessments so that the burden of public education would fall evenly on all districts. http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html
-
The Human Relations Commission was established in 1955 to prevent discrimination in employment http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html
-
1968 - the number of school districts had been compressed from over 2,000 to 742; today there are only 500. Centralization and improved spending had the desired effects http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html
-
Voters amended the state constitution to guarantee that equal rights could not be denied because of sex. http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html
-
Somerset coal miners, trapped by flooding, rescued after 77 hours
-
• Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia, demolished in 62 seconds with 2,800 explosions;
• slot machines authorized
http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html -
• Pennsylvania legislators increased salaries in secret session;
• oil painting by Jackson Pollock and silkscreen by Andy Warhol stolen from Everhart Museum;
http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html -
• Pittsburgh Steelers won sixth Super Bowl;
• Penguins won Stanley Cup; G-20 Summit held in Pittsburgh
http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html -
• Blizzards caused airports to shut down, over 7,000 flights cancelled
http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html -
In 0,201 a high school gave each of its students a laptop and then secretly spied on them through their webcams. http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/pennsylvania/pa-shocking-things/
-
2012 - Joe Paterno, legendary Penn State football coach, died at 85
http://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/state-history-timeline/pennsylvania.html
