1. On December 14, 1905, the Helena Symphony Orchestra debuted its first concert. It was conducted by Bert Bailey and featured works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Wagner.
2. In 1911, the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind was established in Great Falls. The school was founded by the Montana Legislature to provide education and support for students with disabilities.
3. On December 14, 1937, a massive snowstorm hit western Montana, causing widespread damage and disrupting transportation. The storm, which lasted several days, dumped nearly six feet of snow in some areas and led to several fatalities.
4. In 1944, the U.S. Army Air Force established a training base in Great Falls. The base trained bomber pilots and crewmembers for service during World War II.
5. On December 14, 1994, the famous Montana grizzly bear known as "Scarface" was born. Scarface was a beloved and iconic figure in Yellowstone National Park, but he was unfortunately killed by a hunter in 2015. Many people mourned his passing and remembered him as a symbol of the beauty and power of Montana's wilderness.
5 Fun Facts About December 14 In Montana History
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