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Major Tsunami
1958
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The worlds largest Tsunami wave occurs in Lituya Bay, Alaska.
Statehood
1959
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Alaska becomes the 49th state in the United States
Tundra Times
1962
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Tundra Times newspaper is established to represent Native views.
Good Friday
1964
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An earthquake occurs in Prince William Sound that eventually causes a Tsunami.
Major Tsunami
1964
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A Tsunami is caused by the Good Friday earthquake in 1964.
North Slope Oil Profit
1969
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North Slope oil ease brings in $900 million in profit.
ANCSA
1971
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The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act is set up to give natives their rightful land.
Establishment of Corporations
1971
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Corporations are established to have someone manage the money brought in by ANCSA.
Prudoe Bay Pipeline
1974
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The building of the Prudhoe Bay pipeline begins.
Molly Hootch
1976
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Tobeluk v Lind case begins over native school rights.
PFD
1976
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The Permanent Fund Dividend is set up for Alaskans.
ANILCA
1980
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The Alaska Native Interests Land Conservation Act is set up to protect native lands.
ANWR
1980
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The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is set up to protect Alaska wildlife.
Time Change
1983
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Alaska moves to standard time.
AK Railroad
1985
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Alaska purchases the AK railroad from the federal government.
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
1989
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A ship carrying a massive amount of oil hit a reef and caused a major oil spill.
Toursim Increase
1995
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Over one million visitors come to AK.
Prudhoe Bay Oil spill
2006
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A massive Oil spill occurs in Prudhoe bay.
Major Earthquake
2013
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A Earthquake hits SouthWest Alaska.