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15 U.S. Territories That Formerly Belonged To Other Countries

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11. Howland Island (Britain)

11. Howland Island (Britain)
Howland Island: Historic site of U.S. and British claims, famed for Amelia Earhart’s 1937 flight.

Howland Island was claimed by the United States in 1857 under the Guano Islands Act, but also saw British claims during the 19th century. It is best known as the intended refueling stop for Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan during their 1937 round-the-world flight. Earlier efforts at colonization by both countries ultimately failed.

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