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U.S Takes Possession of Alaska
1867
On October 18, 1867, the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre. Indigenous peoples had settled the unforgiving territory thousands of years earlier.
Thomas Edison dies
1931
Thomas Alva Edison, one of the most prolific inventors in history, dies in West Orange, New Jersey, at the age of 84.
Clean Water Act becomes law
1972
The Clean Water Act becomes law on October 18, 1972. After centuries of reckless treatment of American rivers, streams, lakes and bays, the landmark act institutes strict regulations on pollution and quality controls for the nation’s waters for the first time in its history.
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Polimec Announces Integration With Banxa, Simplifying Web3 Fundraising On Polkadot With Fiat Payment
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2019
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2018
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