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5 Fun Facts About July 19 In Wisconsin History

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1) In 1941, the Wisconsin Dells became a tourist destination after the opening of the first commercial boat tour on the Wisconsin River.

2) On July 19, 1958, Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn pitched his 2nd career no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants.

3) The iconic Lambeau Field, home to the Green Bay Packers, was officially opened on July 19, 1957.

4) In 1863, Union forces led by General Henry Slocum defeated Confederate forces led by General Jubal Early in the Battle of Winchester, a key battle in the Gettysburg Campaign during the American Civil War.

5) On July 19, 1968, Milwaukee native and Olympic gold medalist Rafer Johnson carried the Olympic torch through Madison on its way to the Summer Olympics in Mexico City.
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