The first 13 states listed below were the original 13 colonies. Their so-called statehood dates are the day they ratified the U.S. Constitution. For all other states, the date is the day the U.S.

Ginger Zee is kicking off out “50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful” series in Delaware with a group of lifeguards who could give the “Baywatch” team a run for their money.