1. The deadliest tornado outbreak in Wisconsin history occurred on November 13, 1986. A total of 21 tornadoes hit the state, resulting in 3 fatalities and over $250 million in damages.
2. On November 13, 1937, the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team played their first night game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, defeating Penn State 7-0.
3. In 1985, the Wisconsin Legislature declared the cranberry as the state fruit on November 13, recognizing the importance of the crop to the state's economy.
4. On November 13, 1951, the first domed stadium in the world was opened in Milwaukee. The "Milwaukee County Stadium" had a seating capacity of 45,000 and was home to the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers.
5. The Milwaukee Bucks set a franchise record for the largest margin of victory on November 13, 2001, when they defeated the Chicago Bulls 126-63. The 63 points scored by the Bulls is also a franchise record for fewest points in a game.
5 Fun Facts About November 13 In Wisconsin History
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