1975 – The cruise ship Pacific Princess made its third visit to Key West in a month. Greeters presented hibiscus flowers to lady passengers as they disembarked, and tea towels from Key West Hand Print Fabrics were given to all passengers.

1952 – Dr. Remington Kellogg, director of the U.S. National Museum, issued a statement outlining the distinctiveness of the Key deer.

1938 – After two years of discussion and planning, the Key West City Council passed an ordinance providing for zoning within city limits.

1953 – The Key West City Commission approved a resolution that changed the name of Salt Pond Road to Jose Marti Drive.

In November 1831, a ship carrying 230 Irish laborers to New Orleans ran aground. The passengers rose up and caused havoc in Key West.

The first locomotive to reach Key West was actually in 1853 - after it was salvaged from a shipwreck.

The 1733 wreck of a Spanish treasure fleet off the Keys led to some of the first English-language newspaper reporting about the islands.