1. In 1821, Florida officially became a United States territory. This was a significant moment in the state's history, as it marked the beginning of Florida's long journey towards statehood.

2. On August 10, 1920, women in Florida were granted the right to vote. This was a landmark moment for women's suffrage in the United States, and it helped pave the way for the passage of the 19th Amendment later that same year.

3. In 1935, the Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This program provided much-needed financial assistance to millions of Americans, including many Floridians who were struggling economically during the Great Depression.

4. On August 10, 1949, the Florida State Seminoles football team played their first game. The team has since become one of the most successful college football programs in the country, with multiple national championships and dozens of NFL players.

5. In 1982, the city of Key West declared itself the "Conch Republic" in protest of a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint that was causing traffic backups and hindering tourism. The move was largely symbolic, but it helped draw attention to the issue and eventually led to the checkpoint being removed.