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5 Fun Facts About June 28 In South Dakota History
1. On June 28, 1922, the state of South Dakota saw a rare natural phenomenon – a total solar eclipse. The eclipse was visible across the state and attracted thousands of spectators to witness this breathtaking event. 2. June 28, 1965, was a significant day in the history of civil...
5 Fun Facts About June 27 In South Dakota History
1. On June 27, 1918, the United States government established Badlands National Monument in South Dakota. The park is famous for its unique terrain, which includes steep canyons, spires, and towering pinnacles. 2. In 1983, the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally began on June 27, drawing thousands of bikers to the...
5 Fun Facts About June 26 In South Dakota History
1. In 1977, the deadliest tornado in South Dakota history struck the town of Wessington Springs on June 26th. This F4 tornado destroyed buildings, downed power lines, and caused extensive damage throughout the town. 2. On June 26, 1884, the Black Hills Gold Rush officially began with the arrival of...
5 Fun Facts About June 25 In South Dakota History
1. On June 25, 1876, the Battle of the Little Bighorn began in Montana, but several members of the Sioux Tribe who participated in the battle were from South Dakota. The battle took place between the U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry Regiment and a combined force of Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and...
5 Fun Facts About June 24 In South Dakota History
1. In 1948, the University of South Dakota received its first accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. 2. On June 24, 1935, the Crazy Horse Memorial was started. It remains a work in progress, and when completed it will be the largest sculpture in the...
5 Fun Facts About June 23 In South Dakota History
1. In 1804, the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through what is now South Dakota on June 23. They arrived at the mouth of the Cheyenne River after traveling hundreds of miles up the Missouri River. 2. On June 23, 1874, a group of Lakota Sioux led by Chief Sitting...
5 Fun Facts About June 22 In South Dakota History
1. In 1874, George Armstrong Custer and his 7th Cavalry depart Fort Abraham Lincoln in Bismarck, North Dakota on their ultimately fatal expedition against the Sioux in the Battle of Little Big Horn. This ill-fated mission ended in the massacre of Custer and his men. 2. On June 22, 1938,...
5 Fun Facts About June 21 In South Dakota History
1. The Summer Solstice: June 21 marks the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year. In South Dakota, this means the sun will be up for approximately 15 hours and 41 minutes. 2. Native American Day: In 1990, Governor George S. Mickelson declared the second Monday in...
5 Fun Facts About June 20 In South Dakota History
1. In 1977, a tornado outbreak in eastern South Dakota caused significant damage and claimed three lives. The storms affected the communities of Dell Rapids, Colton, and Garretson. 2. On June 20, 2013, a wildfire sparked by lightning burned through the Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota. The...
5 Fun Facts About June 19 In South Dakota History
1. Juneteenth was only recently recognized as a holiday in South Dakota. In 2021, the state officially declared June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day, becoming one of the many states to recognize this day as a way to honor African American freedom and achievement. 2. On June 19, 1876,...
5 Fun Facts About June 18 In South Dakota History
1) In 1876, Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors defeated General George Crook's army at the Battle of the Rosebud in southern Montana. This was a significant prelude to the famous Battle of Little Bighorn which occurred just 8 days later. 2) On June 18, 1925, Ada and Minna Everleigh, two...
5 Fun Facts About June 17 In South Dakota History
1. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited South Dakota as part of a nationwide tour to promote his New Deal programs. During his visit, he delivered a speech in front of the statehouse in Pierre, and also visited the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. 2. On June 17, 1964, the...