Date
- 30th Mar 1867
- Expired!
Time
- ...
159 Years ago
The United States purchased Alaska from Russia.
On 30 March 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire for $7.2 million (about 2 cents per acre).
The treaty was signed by William H. Seward and Eduard de Stoeckl in Washington, D.C., United States.
This agreement is known as the Alaska Purchase.
On 18 October 1867, Alaska was formally transferred to the United States.
On 3 January 1959, it became the 49th state of the United States.
October 18 is celebrated as Alaska Day, marking the official transfer.
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