1) In 1950, the first Walgreens drugstore was opened in Milwaukee. Walgreens has since become a popular chain of pharmacies throughout the country.
2) In 1977, the first female governor of Wisconsin, Lucey, was inaugurated. She served until 1979 and was known for her focus on education and environmental protection.
3) In 1987, the city of Milwaukee suffered from a severe thunderstorm, resulting in flash floods that caused significant damage to homes and businesses.
4) In 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage in the Obergefell v. Hodges case, making Wisconsin one of the many states to legalize same-sex marriage.
5) In 2018, a mass shooting occurred in a newspaper office in Annapolis, Maryland, leaving five people dead. Although this event did not occur in Wisconsin, it had a significant impact on the nation as a whole.
5 Fun Facts About June 26 In Wisconsin History
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