In the Sun Shine State on this dai in 1882 Apopka was incorporated on this date as “Apopka City.”

In 1900 The City of Cocoa experienced a devastating fire that destroyed four businesses and residences of Delannoy Avenue near King Street.

In 1935 The Overseas Railroad in Monroe County ceased operations following extensive hurricane damage. Over 120 miles of railroad was destroyed and 577 individuals were killed by this devastating storm. The destruction of the Florida East Coast bridges between the Keys ended the dream of the late Henry Flagler to extend his road to Cuba and beyond. The Overseas Highway was built to replace the railroad, using many of the same casements. This hurricane was rated as a Category 5 hurricane, the only one known to have hit the Florida Peninsula.

In 1966 In their very first home game, the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins defeated the Oakland Raiders by a score of 23-14. The game was played in the Orange Bowl, and 26,776 paying fans witnessed the Dolphin defense intercept four passes which led to scores.

In 1975 Joseph W. Hatchett, the first African-American justice of the Florida Supreme Court, was sworn in today.

In 1979 Residents of Ft. Lauderdale brace for the onslaught of Hurricane David, located about 75 miles east of the city. David packed winds of approximately 85 mph and was expected to make landfall in the early morning hours of September 3.