1. In 1846, the Mormon Battalion arrived in Tucson on their way to California during the Mexican-American War. They were the first organized group of Americans to travel through Arizona and helped establish the first wagon road across the state.

2. In 1871, Arizona's first printing press arrived in Tucson. The press was used to publish the Arizona Citizen, one of the state's earliest newspapers. The paper was known for its coverage of political events, including the fight for statehood.

3. In 1896, George W.P. Hunt, a future governor of Arizona, was elected to the Territorial Legislature. Hunt eventually became the state's first governor after it achieved statehood in 1912, and he served a total of seven terms.

4. In 1933, the U.S. Government established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) to provide work for unemployed men during the Great Depression. Several CCC camps were established in Arizona, and the program played a major role in the development of the state's parks and forests.

5. In 2016, Arizona celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Grand Canyon National Park. The park was established on February 26, 1919, by President Woodrow Wilson and has since become one of the most iconic natural wonders in the world.