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A look back at Surprise's history on this week

Here is a look at Surprise history through the years on this week, compiled from archives of Independent Newsmedia, Newspapers.com and the City of Surprise historical records:

1960

Surprise joins Youngtown and Gila Bend in voting to incorporate as Arizona’s newest towns. Residents go to the Williams Market in Surprise to cast their votes. Residents vote 113-40 to merge Surprise and North El Mirage and incorporate.

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