Animal fossils found in North Carolina became the oldest known in the US.
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Cherokee warriors defeated British forces at the Battle of Echoee, during the Anglo-Cherokee War.
North Carolina, US, was hit by hurricane Bob.
North Carolina became the 12th state to join the United States of America.
The second largest cash robbery in US history was committed.
Hurricane Hazel hit the American East Coast and became the worst to hit North America.
