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5 Fun Facts About June 21 In Colorado History
1. In 1858, gold was discovered in Colorado, leading to the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. This event helped Colorado become a state. 2. June 21, 1972, marked the start of the Buffalo Creek Disaster. A dam had burst, causing a massive flood that destroyed everything in its path, killing 1...
5 Fun Facts About May 27 In Colorado History
1. In 1858, William Green Russell and a group of prospectors discovered gold at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek, which led to the Pike's Peak Gold Rush and the founding of Denver. 2. On May 27, 1878, one of Colorado's deadliest tornadoes occurred in the...
5 Fun Facts About May 16 In Colorado History
1. On May 16, 1947, a plane crashed into the Rocky Mountains near Loveland Pass, killing all 25 passengers and crew members onboard. The crash remains one of the deadliest in Colorado history. 2. In 1869, the first silver mines in Leadville were discovered on May 16. This discovery led...
5 Fun Facts About May 7 In Colorado History
1) On May 7, 1907, the first ever meeting of the Colorado State Senate was held in the newly completed State Capitol Building in Denver. 2) Also on May 7, in 1964, the Denver Broncos became a member of the American Football League (AFL), signaling the beginning of their professional...
5 Fun Facts About April 23 In Colorado History
1. On April 23, 1859, the first gold rush in Colorado officially began when gold was discovered in the area that would become known as Gregory Gulch. 2. On April 23, 1904, the first Denver Post building was constructed on the corner of 15th and California Street in Downtown Denver....
5 Fun Facts About April 14 In Colorado History
1. On April 14, 1887, a devastating fire broke out in the mining town of Leadville. Over 100 buildings were destroyed and two people lost their lives in the blaze. 2. The first recorded game of hockey played in Colorado took place on April 14, 1901. The teams involved were...