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5 Fun Facts About November 3 In Minnesota History
1) In 1900, the state's first public library was established in Stillwater on November 3rd, which would go on to become one of 370 libraries in the Minnesota library system today. 2) On November 3, 1948, Minnesota voters elected Hubert H. Humphrey to the U.S. Senate, launching his long and...
5 Fun Facts About August 22 In Oklahoma History
1. In 1901, the first oil well in Oklahoma was drilled near Bartlesville. The well, known as "Nellie Johnstone No. 1," produced over 4,000 barrels of oil per day, launching Oklahoma's oil industry. 2. In 1927, Oklahoma City's first skyscraper, the 16-story First National Bank Building, opened its doors. The...
5 Fun Facts About August 11 In South Dakota History
1. On August 11, 1876, the Battle of Slim Buttes occurred in present-day Harding County. It was one of several battles between the United States Army and the Lakota Sioux during the Black Hills War. The battle resulted in a victory for the Sioux. 2. August 11, 1945, was the...
5 Fun Facts About April 4 In Maine History
1. The first recorded performance of a Shakespearean play in Maine took place on April 4, 1799, when a group of actors presented "The Tempest" in Portland. 2. On April 4, 1820, Maine became a state, officially separating from Massachusetts and becoming the 23rd state in the United States. 3....
5 Fun Facts About November 22 In Maryland History
1. Leonard Calvert set sail from England to Maryland on November 22, 1633, to establish what would become the new colony of Maryland. 2. November 22, 1775, marked the beginning of the American Revolution era in Maryland, as the Colony's Committee of Safety authorized the formation of ten companies of...
5 Fun Facts About December 21 In Montana History
1. The Battle of the Big Hole: On December 21, 1876, the Nez Perce War ended with a violent confrontation between the U.S. Army and the Nez Perce tribe in what is now known as the Battle of the Big Hole. The battle resulted in the deaths of approximately 60...
5 Fun Facts About April 24 In Maryland History
1. In 1778, during the American Revolutionary War, the Maryland Line played a crucial role in the Battle of Crooked Billet. The Maryland soldiers, including Lt. Col. John Eager Howard, fought bravely against British forces but suffered heavy casualties. 2. On April 24, 1865, the Maryland Senate passed a bill...
5 Fun Facts About May 14 In Louisiana History
1. Louisiana Statehood: On May 14, 1812, Louisiana officially became the 18th state in the United States after being established as a territory in 1803. 2. Steamboat Racing: In 1870, the first steamboat race on the Mississippi River took place between iconic steamboats Robert E. Lee and Natchez, both of...
5 Fun Facts About September 11 In New Hampshire History
1. New Hampshire lost two residents in the attacks on September 11, 2001. Jeffrey Coombs and Robert G. LeBlanc both died in the World Trade Center attacks in New York City. Both men were from the town of Barnstead. 2. The state of New Hampshire quickly responded to the attacks...
5 Fun Facts About July 4 In Nebraska History
1. Nebraska's first July 4th celebration was in 1820 On July 4, 1820, fur traders in what is now Nebraska gathered at Fort Lisa to celebrate the United States' independence. It is believed to be the first recorded Fourth of July celebration in what is now the state of Nebraska....
5 Fun Facts About January 2 In Rhode Island History
1. Rhode Island became the first state in the United States to enact legislation that mandated all school buses to be equipped with seat belts on January 2, 2008. 2. On January 2, 1873, Alexander Graham Bell successfully demonstrated the transmission of his new invention, the telephone, in the Providence...
5 Fun Facts About July 9 In North Dakota History
1. In 1969, a severe thunderstorm struck southeastern North Dakota, producing baseball-sized hail and damaging over 1,000 homes and businesses. 2. On July 9, 1970, the North Dakota Supreme Court ruled that the "oil boom" towns of the state were responsible for providing adequate housing for their growing populations. 3....