Hurricane Five struck Florida and caused 700 fatalities.
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Florida, one of the confederate states, was readmitted to the Union.
The Ranger 3 robotic spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The state of Florida banned thong bikinis at some state parks.
The Pointe-à-Pitre hurricane hit Guadeloupe killing 6,000 people.
NASA's Explorer 6 satellite launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
