1. In 1910, the S.S. Nenana was launched in Nenana, Alaska. This sternwheel steamboat played a vital role in transportation throughout the state for over 30 years.

2. On July 10, 1918, 94 Alaskan soldiers were killed during a battle in the French province of Champagne. The soldiers were part of the 339th Infantry Regiment, made up mostly of men from Alaska and the Northwest.

3. In 1925, the village of Naknek in southwestern Alaska experienced a devastating fire which destroyed much of the town. The disaster left hundreds homeless and caused over $1 million in damages.

4. On July 10, 1935, the town of Ketchikan faced a near-disaster when the Miracle of Ketchikan occurred. A massive landslide sent a huge wave of debris and water down the mountain, narrowly missing the town and several boats in the harbor.

5. July 10, 1950 saw the opening of the Century of Progress Exposition in Anchorage. This event celebrated the 50th anniversary of Alaska's purchase from Russia in 1867 and showcased the state's development and history.