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National Alaska Day June 28

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Key Takeaway

Alaska became the 49th state of the United States on August 18, 1959, but there is no widely recognized National Alaska Day on that date.
Instead, Alaska celebrates its history and culture through events like the Alaska Day Festival in October and the Sitka Whale Festival on June 28.

Timeline

1867
Alaska Purchase
The United States purchases Alaska from the Russian Empire for $7.2 million, or about 2 cents per acre.
1912
Alaska becomes a territory
Alaska is admitted as a territory of the United States after the approval of the Alaska Organic Act by the United States Congress.
1959
Alaska becomes a state
Alaska is admitted as the 49th state of the United States after the approval of the Alaska Statehood Act by the United States Congress.
1986
Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act
President Ronald Reagan signs the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, designating over 100 million acres of land in Alaska as national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas.
2013
Denali renamed
The name of Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America, is officially changed back to Denali, its traditional Koyukon Athabascan name.
2015
Permanent Fund Dividend
The Alaska Permanent Fund, established in 1976, pays out an annual dividend to eligible residents, ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars per person.

Day Activities

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Why We Love This Day

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Past & Future Dates

Month Day Year
JUNE 28 2022
JUNE 28 2023
JUNE 28 2024
JUNE 28 2025
JUNE 28 2026
JUNE 28 2027
JUNE 28 2028

FAQ

What national day is on June 28th?

On June 28th, we celebrate National Alaska Day, honoring the largest state in the union. #CelebrateEveryDay #NationalAlaskaDay #AlaskaDay.

What is National Alaska Day?

Launched in 2017 by National Day Calendar®, National Alaska Day is a celebratory day acknowledging Alaska as the 49th state to join the Union. National Day Calendar is dedicated to commemorating the rich and varied culture and history of our nation, leading to the initiation of National State Days.

Why do Alaskans celebrate Alaska Day?

Alaska Day, observed on Oct. 18, marks the day Alaska was transferred from Russian ownership to the U.S. on Oct. 18, 1867. The territory was bought for $7.2 million on March 30, 1867, and this day is celebrated across the state as a holiday.

What is Happy Alaska Day?

Happy Alaska Day celebrates October 18, 1867, when Alaska was purchased by the United States from Russia. People gather in Sitka each year for a week-long celebration that includes a parade, a brew cruise, historical reenactments, a costume ball, and other events, even though Alaska Day itself is on October 18th.

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