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.
Michigan State's men's basketball team has won the National Championship two times: in 1979 and 2000. In 1979, Earvin Magic Johnson, along with Greg Kelser, Jay Vincent and Mike Brkovich, carried the MSU team to a 75â64 win against the Larry Bird-led Indiana State Sycamores.