1. On March 12, 1938, the first ski race was held on Big Mountain (now known as Whitefish Mountain Resort) in Montana. The race was organized by the Big Mountain Ski Club and featured both women's and men's competitions.
2. In 1894, on March 12th, the town of Roundup was established in Montana. The town got its name from the roundups that cowboys used to hold in the surrounding area to mark and brand cattle.
3. The Montana State Capitol building was officially dedicated on March 12, 1902. The building, located in Helena, was designed to represent the state's commitment to democracy and is a prominent feature in the city's skyline.
4. Montana's first territorial governor, Sidney Edgerton, was born on March 12, 1818. Edgerton served as governor from 1864 to 1865 and was instrumental in helping Montana become a state in 1889.
5. On March 12, 1933, the Lincoln Tunnel that connects New York City to Weehawken, New Jersey, officially opened to traffic. The tunnel was designed by a team of engineers that included a Montana native, Ole Singstad, who later worked on other notable infrastructure projects such as the Golden Gate Bridge.
5 Fun Facts About March 12 In Montana History
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