1. Arizona officially became a state on December 1, 1912, making it the 48th state to be admitted to the Union.
2. On December 1, 1959, the first regular commercial jet service began operating out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
3. In 1942, the first B-24 Liberator bomber was produced at the Ford Plant in Phoenix. The B-24 was a vital aircraft during World War II.
4. December 1, 1919 marked the opening of the first electric streetcar line in Phoenix. It was a major improvement in transportation for the city at the time.
5. On December 1, 1986, the Arizona Cardinals football team played their last game at Sun Devil Stadium before moving to their current home at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
5 Fun Facts About December 1 In Arizona History
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