9h 35min, jan 27, 1898 y - Puerto Rico is ceded to the US
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In 1898 after the Spanish American War, the colony of Puerto Rico was ceded to the US under the Treaty of Paris along with several other colonies.Reference Articles:
New York Times
A look at Puerto Rico Before and After Hurricane Maria, 09.14.2018
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9h 35min, jan 27, 1898 y
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~ 127 years ago