1. On November 14, 1889, the first issue of The Badger State Banner was published in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The newspaper lasted until 1909 and was known for its support of the Republican Party and advocacy for Prohibition.
2. In 1961, the Green Bay Packers played the first game at the newly constructed City Stadium, which was later renamed Lambeau Field. The Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 17-13 in front of a crowd of over 32,000 fans.
3. On November 14, 1977, over 10,000 people attended a memorial service for singer-songwriter Karen Carpenter at the Oshkosh Arena in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Carpenter, who was born in New Haven, Connecticut, had a strong connection to Wisconsin as her family owned a summer home in the town of Osceola.
4. The University of Wisconsin-Madison hosted a free public screening of the documentary film "Dhamma Brothers" on November 14, 2008. The film, which was directed by Jenny Phillips, follows a group of inmates at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Alabama who participate in a Vipassana meditation program.
5. On November 14, 2018, Milwaukee Public Schools announced that it would be partnering with Bublr Bikes to provide free access to the city's bike share program for high school students. The initiative aimed to promote health, wellness, and sustainable transportation options for students in the city.
5 Fun Facts About November 14 In Wisconsin History
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