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.
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Derrick Rose raises the Larry OâBrien Trophy and the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award above his head and thanks to the city of Chicago for their loyal support after defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games to win the organizationâs seventh NBA Championship.