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This Day in Alaska History-November 5th, 1910

By Alaska Native News on Nov 5, 2026 Featured, General News, This Day in Alaskan and U.S. History

Following the oil strike in Katalia, oil companies raced to stake out oil claims in Alaska. In response, on November 5th 1910, President Taft withdrew all oil lands in Alaska from exploration and drilling. The oil lands that President Taft closed down would not be released until definite surveys could be made and the petroleum […]

This Day in Alaska History-October 23rd, 1960

By Alaska Native News on Oct 23, 2026 Featured, This Day in Alaskan and U.S. History

The University of Alaska inaugurated its fourth president, William Ransom Wood, on October 23rd 1960. Before coming to Alaska, Mr Wood served in the US Navy, then went on to serve as the vice president of the University of Nevada. He would serve as president of the University of Alaska for 13 years and was […]

This Day in Alaskan History-July 23rd, 1907

By Alaska Native News on Jul 23, 2026 This Day in Alaskan and U.S. History

July 15th, 1923

By Alaska Native News on Jul 15, 2026 Featured, This Day in Alaskan and U.S. History