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Pennsylvania Timeline

By isabeld
  • Native Americans First Come in Contact with European Explorers
    Jan 1, 1500

    Native Americans First Come in Contact with European Explorers

    The Native Americans of Pennsylvania first meet the Europeans.
  • William Penn Founds Pennsylvania

    William Penn Founds Pennsylvania

    King Charles II of England signs charter of Pennsylvania giving William Penn permission to found Pennsylvania.
  • Mason-Dixon Line is Created

    Mason-Dixon Line is Created

    Charles Dixon and Jeramiah Dixon creat the Mason-Dixon Line to settle a dispute.
  • Pennsylvania Becomes a US State

    Pennsylvania Becomes a US State

    Pennsylvania becomes the 2nd state in the US. Pennsylvania's state motto is: Virtue, Liberty and Independance.
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    Pennsylvania Serves as Capital of America

  • Pennsylvania Oil Industry Starts

    An oil well is drilled which starts the oil industry in Pennsylvania.
  • Civil Defense Council is Created

    Civil Defense Council is Created

    In 1978 the Civil Defense Counsil becomes the Emergency Manage Agency.
  • United Airlines Flight 93 Crashes

    United Airlines Flight 93 Crashes

    Terrorists hijack flight 93 killing 45 passengers and crew. One flight ends up crashing in Pennsylvania.
  • Coal Miners Trapped in Mining Accident

    Coal Miners Trapped in Mining Accident

  • Philadelphia Phillies Win the World Series

    Philadelphia Phillies Win the World Series

  • Pittsburg Steelers Win 6th Superbowl

    Pittsburg Steelers Win 6th Superbowl

    The famous Pittsburg Steelers, winning more Super Bowls than any other team, win their sixth Super Bowl.