1-833-933-4TFD
1. In 1865, Kentucky became the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution, which abolished slavery.
2. On May 10, 1933, the Kentucky Rural Electrification Act was signed into law, which provided funding for the electrification of rural parts of the state.
3. In 1996, the Kentucky Derby Museum opened in Louisville, Kentucky, showcasing the history and tradition of the world-famous horse race.
4. On May 10, 1775, American forces under the command of George Rogers Clark captured the British-held Fort Ticonderoga in New York during the Revolutionary War.
5. In 1934, famous American composer Aaron Copland premiered his work "Appalachian Spring" in Louisville, Kentucky, which went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for music.
5 Fun Facts About May 10 In Kentucky History
---Learn Every Day: KY Today In History Facts Texted Each Day - Text: history ky To: 618-270-4005---
- Tags: KY
← Older Post Newer Post →