By 1861, the South had seceded, clearing the way for the northern politicians to begin creating free-labor states. On this day in 1861, Congress combined pieces of Nebraska, Kansas, Utah, and New Mexico to make a large rectangle of land it designated Colorado Territory.
Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Golden State Warriors: NBA finals, Game 6 â as it happened! LeBron James scores 41 points in his second straight NBA finals game as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 to force a Game 7. Updated.
Michael Jordan won all the Finals MVPs too. Led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen (plus Dennis Rodman in '96 to '98), the Chicago Bulls won the NBA Finals in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998, becoming the first team to ever achieve the double three-peat.. Michael Jordan won all the Finals MVPs too.