When did Arizona become a state?
Arizona became a state on the 14th of February 1912, coinciding with Valentine's Day. It was the 48th state admitted to the Union and the last of the contiguous states to achieve statehood.
Questions about Arizona
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What does the name Arizona mean and where does it come from?
The name Arizona most likely derives from the O'odham phrase alĭ ṣonak. Another possible origin is the Basque phrase haritz ona, as Basque shepherds were numerous in the region. A ranchería called Arizona was established between 1734 and 1736 in what is now the Mexican state of Sonora, becoming notable after a significant silver discovery around 1737.
What is the Grand Canyon's size and how was it formed?
The Grand Canyon is about 277 miles long, ranges from 4 to 18 miles wide, and exceeds a mile in depth. It was carved by the Colorado River cutting through rock layers over millions of years, exposing nearly two billion years of Earth's geological history.
What was the Harrison and Austin v. Laveen case in Arizona?
Harrison and Austin v. Laveen was a 1948 lawsuit brought by World War II veterans Frank Harrison and Harry Austin of the Fort McDowell Indian Reservation after Maricopa County refused to let them register to vote. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in their favor, establishing voting rights for Native Americans in the state, who at that time comprised about 11% of Arizona's population.
What is Arizona's all-time record high temperature and where was it recorded?
Arizona's all-time record high temperature is 128 degrees Fahrenheit, recorded at Lake Havasu City on the 29th of June 1994, and again on the 5th of July 2007. The state's all-time record low of -40 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded at Hawley Lake on the 7th of January 1971.
How many female governors has Arizona had compared to other states?
Arizona has had five female governors, more than any other state in the country. It is the first and only state to have three consecutive female governors, and in 1998 voters elected women to all five of the top statewide elected offices simultaneously.