Daily Facts about statehood

2023

Texas became a U.S. state on this day in 1845, joining the Union as the 28th state.

1912

New Mexico achieves statehood, becoming the 47th state of the United States and officially joining the Union.

1889

North Dakota and South Dakota are admitted as the 39th and 40th states of the United States.

1845

Texas is admitted as the 28th state of the United States, following its independent existence as the Republic of Texas.