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5 Fun Facts About April 18 In Wisconsin History
1. On April 18, 1848, the Wisconsin territorial legislature passed an act establishing the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It was originally named "University of the Territory of Wisconsin" and its first building, North Hall, was constructed in 1851. Today, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a prominent public research university and one...
5 Fun Facts About April 17 In Wisconsin History
1. On April 17, 1968, the Milwaukee Brewers played their first ever game in franchise history. They were a new expansion team in Major League Baseball and lost to the California Angels 12-0. 2. The Wisconsin State Capitol building was declared a National Historic Landmark on April 17, 2001. This...
5 Fun Facts About April 16 In Wisconsin History
1. On April 16, 1945, Wisconsin native and hero of World War II, Richard Bong, flew his final combat mission before tragically crashing and dying during a test flight in August of that year. Bong, born in Poplar, Wisconsin, is credited with shooting down 40 enemy aircraft during his service...
5 Fun Facts About April 15 In Wisconsin History
1. The sinking of the SS Milwaukee: On April 15, 1929, the SS Milwaukee, a passenger steamship on Lake Michigan, sank during a violent storm. Only three of the 52 people on board survived the tragedy. 2. First game at Miller Park: April 15, 2001, marked the opening of Miller...
5 Fun Facts About April 13 In Wisconsin History
1. On April 13, 1950, the Green Bay Packers hired coach Gene Ronzani. Ronzani led the team to a 9-12-1 record over two seasons before being fired in 1953. 2. In 1961, a massive snowstorm hit Wisconsin on April 13, dumping up to 2 feet of snow in some areas....
5 Fun Facts About April 12 In Wisconsin History
1. First Baseball Game in Milwaukee - On April 12, 1870, the first professional baseball game was played in Milwaukee. The game was played between the Milwaukee Cream Citys and the Chicago White Stockings. 2. The First Wisconsin State Parks - One of the first three state parks in Wisconsin,...