It became the 49th state on January 3, 1959.
Alaska
This island city just off the mainland in South Florida is known for its beaches, spring breaks, and its Art Deco District.
Miami Beach
IHOP stands for this restaurant.
International House of Pancakes
He made the first phone call on March 10, 1876.
Alexander Graham Bell
Green Acres takes place in this fictional town.
Hooterville
This state is known as "America's Dairyland."
Wisconsin
This U.S. city hots the largest party in the country in the lead-up to Lent.
Ill-fitting shoes can cause this painful bump.
Bunion
The first skyscraper was built in this city.
Chicago
Perry Mason is set in this city.
Los Angeles
Northwestern University is in this state.
Illinois
The largest parade in the world for this celebration takes place on March 17 in New York City.
St. Patrick's Day
This state has been described as the "Mitten State" because of its shape.
Michigan
The first woman in space was from this country.
U.S.S.R./Russia
Days of Our Lives is set in this town.
Salem
Field of Dreams is set in this state.
Iowa
Munich is known for this festival, which runs from late September through early October.
Oktoberfest
This four-word phrase accompanies the Vulcan salute in Star Trek.
"Live long and prosper"
These first two government-sponsored health insurance programs were signed into law on the same day as an amendment to the Social Security Act.
Medicare and Medicaid
Gunsmoke is set in this town.
Dodge City
Hell's Canyon and Snake River primarily run through two states: Idaho and this.
Oregon
Every July 7-14, Pamplona hosts this celebration that features groups of people running through its streets.
Running of the Bulls
During World War II, this was the three-letter precursor to the CIA.
OSS
Office of Strategic Services
They were reportedly the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
The Munsters' home is in this town.
Mockingbird Heights