1. In 1969, the town of Hazen, North Dakota received a visit from President Richard Nixon. He was attending the dedication of the Dakota Gasification Company’s new facility.
2. On July 6, 1887, the Great Northern Railway established a station at Rugby, North Dakota.
3. The town of Towner, North Dakota was founded on July 6, 1904.
4. In 1942, a devastating tornado struck Beulah, North Dakota on July 6th. The tornado caused significant damage to the town including destroying the high school.
5. July 6th, 1869 is the birthdate of William L. Langer, who served as Governor of North Dakota from 1933 to 1934 and again from 1937 to 1939. Langer was also a U.S. Senator from North Dakota.
5 Fun Facts About July 6 In North Dakota History
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