2014 Event In the face of signs that Russian troops and equipment are aiding rebels in eastern Ukraine, the E.U. proposes further sanctions against Russia; President Vladimir Putin denies the charges while calling for independent statehood of the region 1960 Event America's new 50-star flag honoring Hawaiian statehood unfurled 1959 Event America's new 49-star flag honoring Alaska statehood unfurled 1959 Event President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs Hawaii statehood bill 1959 Event U.S. House joins Senate approving Hawaii statehood 1958 Event President Eisenhower signed a bill approving Alaskan statehood 1946 Event France recognizes Vietnam statehood within Indo-Chinese federation 1905 Event Oklahoma admitted to statehood 1889 Event Admissions convention meets in Ellensburg, WA, asks for statehood 1803 Event Congress accepts Ohio's constitution, statehood not ratified till 1953
