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| + | *[[1814]] – [[Battle of Pensacola (1814)|Capture of Pensacola]]: As [[Andrew Jackson]] secures the Spanish city, British forces retreat from [[Fort San Carlos de Barrancas]], detonating the harbor defenses. | ||
| + | *[[1826]] – The Navy issues its first contract to area businessmen for lumber to be used in the construction of the [[Navy Yard]]. | ||
| + | *[[1988]] – [[City of Pensacola annexation referendum, 1988|Referendum on the annexation]] of two areas, one of which (including [[Cordova Mall]] and some nearby acreage) is approved by voters. | ||
| + | *[[2002]] – [[Ballinger Publishing]] purchases part of [[Burchell Publishing & Printing]]. | ||
| + | *[[2013]] - Country music artist Brantley Gilbert performs at NAS Pensacola. | ||
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Events[edit]
- 1814 – Capture of Pensacola: As Andrew Jackson secures the Spanish city, British forces retreat from Fort San Carlos de Barrancas, detonating the harbor defenses.
- 1826 – The Navy issues its first contract to area businessmen for lumber to be used in the construction of the Navy Yard.
- 1988 – Referendum on the annexation of two areas, one of which (including Cordova Mall and some nearby acreage) is approved by voters.
- 2002 – Ballinger Publishing purchases part of Burchell Publishing & Printing.
- 2013 - Country music artist Brantley Gilbert performs at NAS Pensacola.
