In what year did Alaska become a state?

Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959. This date marked the formal admission of Alaska into the United States as the 49th state. The process of statehood began with the Alaska Statehood Act, which was passed by Congress on July 7, 1958, and subsequently signed into law. Alaska's transition from a territory to a state was a significant milestone, reflecting the broader post-World War II expansion of the United States. By achieving statehood, Alaska gained representation in Congress and increased local governance over its affairs, laying the groundwork for its future development.