1. First Streetcar Service in Milwaukee: November 5, 1890 marks the day when the first streetcar service began in Milwaukee. The streetcar was powered by horses and it ran on the streets of Milwaukee for the very first time on this day.
2. The First Vote by Women: On November 5, 1889, women in Wisconsin cast their first vote in a general election. Women had won the right to vote in school board elections in 1866, but this was their first time voting in a statewide election.
3. The Great Lakes Storm: November 5, 1913, is remembered as the deadliest day in the history of the Great Lakes. A massive storm hit the Lakes, sinking 12 ships and killing over 250 sailors. The storm raged for three days and is still considered the worst natural disaster in the history of the region.
4. First Game at Lambeau Field: November 5, 1957, was a historic day for the city of Green Bay as the first game was played at Lambeau Field. The game was between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears, and the Packers won 21-17.
5. The Dream Team: On November 5, 1992, Milwaukee Bucks star forward, Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson, was selected as the first overall pick in the NBA draft. Robinson was part of a group of players who would later be known as the Dream Team, which included 10 NBA players who would go on to win gold for the United States at the 1996 Olympics.
5 Fun Facts About November 5 In Wisconsin History
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