1. Kentucky was the final state to ratify the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote on November 11, 1920.
2. On November 11, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, was ratified by Kentucky, becoming one of the last states to do so.
3. On November 11, 1889, the Kentucky State Capitol building in Frankfort was destroyed by a fire.
4. On November 11, 1918, the Armistice ending World War I was signed, leading to widespread celebrations and patriotic events in Kentucky and across the United States.
5. On November 11, 1972, the Kentucky Opera Society was founded, dedicated to promoting and presenting the art form of opera throughout the state.
5 Fun Facts About November 11 In Kentucky History
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