Larissa is the biggest city of the Thessaly region of Greece. In Greek Mythology Larissa was a nymph and one of Neptune's Lovers. Larissa is the planet Netune's 4th largest moon. Traditionally (in Eastern Europe), the name is pronounced differently than in the United States - La-reee-sa.
Hawaii became an American territory in 1900. Three years before, The US installed a naval base at Pearl Harbour. It served as the command base for the American operations during World War II. In August 1959 Hawaii became the 50th state of the USA.
This Day In History: 08/21/1959 - Hawaii Becomes 50th State. On this day in 1959, the modern United States receives its crowning star when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a proclamation admitting Hawaii into the Union as the 50th state.n this day in 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a bill making Hawaii the 50th state. Ike, as Eisenhower was known, entered the White House in 1953 in charge of 48 states; two more had been added by the time he left office in 1961. During his 1952 presidential campaign,...