1. On July 7, 1941, the Green Bay Packers introduced their new head coach, Curly Lambeau. Lambeau had previously played for and coached the team, and he returned to lead them to their sixth NFL championship in the 1944 season.
2. In 1836, the territorial legislature of Wisconsin met for the first time in Belmont, Wisconsin. This marked the beginning of Wisconsin's path toward statehood, which it achieved in 1848.
3. July 7, 1865, saw the founding of the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society. This organization, which is still active today, promotes agricultural education and opportunities for farmers across the state.
4. On July 7, 1923, the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway was officially opened for navigation. This series of locks and dams along the Fox and Wisconsin rivers allowed for easy transportation of goods and materials between major cities in Wisconsin.
5. In 1994, the city of Milwaukee hosted its first-ever Summerfest on July 7. This annual music festival has since become one of the largest in the world, drawing millions of visitors to the city each year.
5 Fun Facts About July 7 In Wisconsin History
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