1. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was established on March 30, 1956. It began as the Wisconsin State College, Milwaukee, and has since grown to become the second-largest university in the state of Wisconsin.
2. On March 30, 1867, the Wisconsin State Capitol building was dedicated. The building, which is located in Madison, took 11 years to complete and was designed by architect George B. Post.
3. Wisconsin's first elected female governor, Lucey, was born on March 30, 1918. She served as governor from 1971 to 1977 and was very committed to education and environmental issues.
4. Oshkosh, Wisconsin, held the first annual "EAA Vintage Aircraft Collection Day" on March 30, 2002. The event invites aviation enthusiasts to view, fly and showcase their vintage or antique airplanes.
5. March 30, 1966, was the date of Wisconsin's deadliest tornado outbreak. Across the state, 18 people were killed and over 80 were injured as a result of the storms, which included 12 tornadoes. The town of Oakfield, in Fond du Lac County, was hit particularly hard, with nine people losing their lives.
5 Fun Facts About March 30 In Wisconsin History
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