1. In 1969, the Mississippi River hit its highest recorded level in Vicksburg on November 10th. The river reached a height of 47.8 feet, causing widespread flooding in the area.
2. On November 10, 1917, the Camp Shelby military base was established near Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The base was named after Isaac Shelby, a general in the American Revolutionary War.
3. In 2007, on November 10th, the Mississippi Braves minor league baseball team won their first-ever Southern League Championship, defeating the Huntsville Stars.
4. On November 10, 1975, the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station was established in Stoneville, Mississippi. The facility conducts research on crop production, livestock, and forestry.
5. In 1952, on November 10th, the University of Mississippi football team played their first-ever televised game against the University of Alabama. The game was broadcast on NBC and ended in a tie, with a final score of 13-13.
5 Fun Facts About November 10 In Mississippi History
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