If you've been to the tropics during the summer, you will be familiar with its warm and muggy climate. On this date in 1952, Key West, Fla. tied a record low temperature for July with a 69 degree reading. The only other July reading below 70 degrees for the city was recorded on July 1, 1923.
Also on this date in 1821 General Andrew Jackson formally accepts sovereignty to Florida on behalf of the United States in Pensacola at Government House and Fort Barrancas. American troops, led by Colonel George Brooke (for whom Fort Brooke--later Tampa--was named), with General Jackson following, exchanged courtesies with Spanish Governor Cavalla and a formal exchange of ownership ceremony followed.
In 1881 City of Maitland incorporated.
In 1908 Kissimmee proposes the first city ordinance to regulate airplane flights and to mandate such safety features as brakes, lights, etc.
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