1959 On January 3, Alaska becomes the forty-ninth state.Timeline State: AlaskaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: statehoodEra: 1901-2000 Read more about 1959
1867 On March 30, the United States purchases Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million.Timeline State: AlaskaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: territorial expansionEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1867
