Here's a quick history guide to the state of Alaska including the 49th state's beginnings, development, and eventual adoption into the United States of America in January, 1959.br br *sorry for the re-upload. There was a mistake that needed correcting. br br SUBSCRIBE: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: WEBSITE: EMAIL: thatwashistory2012@gmail.combr br br RESOURCES:br br br br br That Was History is an educational, history channel with a laid back feel. Each episode contains a historical event and facts that correspond to a particular date.