Celebrating Colorado Day In The Centennial State

DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) –  Happy 140th birthday, Colorado!
That’s right, on this day in 1876, our beautiful state was the 38th to join the Union, which is why, today, we’re celebrating Colorado Day.
Now, before we go on, do you know what’s significant about the year 1876? It’s 100 years after the United States declared their independence. That’s why one of Colorado’s nicknames is the Centennial State.
Our history goes back long before that, t