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1. Statehood: April 30, 1876 marks the day Colorado became the 38th state in the United States.
2. Wildfire: In 2002, the Hayman Fire, the largest wildfire in Colorado's history, started on April 30 and burned over 137,000 acres of land.
3. Tragedy: On April 30, 1904, the Cripple Creek mining disaster occurred, resulting in the death of over a dozen miners.
4. Politics: In 1894, the state's first female legislator, Clara Cressingham, was elected to office on April 30.
5. Sports: April 30, 1995 marked the opening of Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies baseball team, in Denver.
5 Fun Facts About April 30 In Colorado History
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