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5 Fun Facts About January 25 In Wyoming History

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1. In 1868, Wyoming Territory was established by President Andrew Johnson, making it the first territory in the United States to grant women's suffrage.

2. The Battle of Tongue River took place on January 25, 1877, in which U.S. Army soldiers, led by General Nelson A. Miles, fought against the Northern Cheyenne Indians. The battle resulted in a U.S. victory and the forced relocation of the Cheyenne to Indian Territory.

3. The first public library in Wyoming opened on January 25, 1906, in Laramie. It was established through the efforts of the Laramie Women's Club and had 1,000 volumes in its collection.

4. On January 25, 1924, the first Winter Carnival was held in Jackson Hole. The event featured skiing competitions and other winter sports and has since become an annual tradition in the area.

5. The University of Wyoming was established on January 25, 1887, with just one building and six faculty members. Today, it is the only four-year university in the state and has an enrollment of over 12,000 students.
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