Friday, February 06, 2009
On this day. . .
. . . in 1788, Massachusetts gained statehood. It was the sixth state to do so, and was preceded by Delaware (December 7, 1787), Pennsylvania (December 12, 1787), New Jersey (December 18, 1787), Georgia (January 2, 1788), and Connecticut (January 9, 1788). For fast facts about The Bay State, click here.
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Well, happy state birthday to our Commonwealth, snow-covered as it is!
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