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1. In 1861, a group of 96 men from Grant County headed to join the Union Army as part of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.
2. On July 17, 1900, a devastating fire destroyed much of the city of Spooner, including the city hall, opera house, hotels, and over 50 homes.
3. In 1946, a tornado tore through the town of Ladysmith, killing six people and causing extensive damage to buildings and crops.
4. On this day in 1951, the Milwaukee Braves played their first game at County Stadium, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2.
5. The first meeting of the Wisconsin State Constitution Commission was held on July 17, 1967, tasked with developing recommendations for revising the state constitution.
5 Fun Facts About July 17 In Wisconsin History
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