Event anniversary

Alaska Purchase

Took place on March 30, 1867

159

Years ago

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The 160th anniversary falls on March 30, 2027, in 155 days.

The Alaska Purchase in 1867 resulted in the transfer of Russian America to the United States for $7.2 million (equivalent to $132 million in 2024).

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