After decades under rule by Spain, France, Britain, and the United States, the vast southern territory known as West Florida fell for good under U.S.A. rule on this date in 1810.

In addition to the mighty Sunshine State, West Florida land mass was also carved up into parts of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

The skin-nificance of this real estate deal blossomed in the 20th century, as the Sun Belt consistently produced some of the most scorching celebrity sirens to ever the ignite popular consciousness.

Amber Smith in Tell Me No LiesJust consider these naked womanly wonders from Florida: Diora Baird, Deborah Harry, Catherine Keener, Shawna Loyer, Eva Mendes, Kristin Minter, Madison Stone and Meadow Williams.