1. The North Dakota State University Agricultural Experiment Station was established on September 14, 1892. It was the first such station in North Dakota, and it was founded to help farmers and ranchers improve crop yields and livestock breeding.
2. On September 14, 1921, Stanley R. Mickelsen was born in Parshall, North Dakota. He went on to become a colonel in the U.S. Army, and he played a key role in the development of the Nike Hercules missile system, which was used to defend the United States against Soviet bombers during the Cold War.
3. The International Peace Garden, which straddles the U.S.-Canada border near Dunseith, North Dakota, was dedicated on September 14, 1932. The garden was created as a symbol of peace between the two nations, and it has become a popular tourist destination over the years.
4. The North Dakota Highway Patrol was established on September 14, 1935. The patrol's main mission is to ensure the safety of North Dakota's highways through traffic enforcement, education, and public information.
5. On September 14, 2014, the Jamestown Bluestreaks won their 1,000th regular season game in the North Dakota Amateur Baseball League. The Bluestreaks, who were founded in 1915, have won 15 league championships over the years and have been a fixture in North Dakota's baseball community for more than a century.
5 Fun Facts About September 14 In North Dakota History
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