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5 Fun Facts About October 18 In Vermont History
1. Ethan Allen, founder of the Green Mountain Boys, was born on October 18, 1738 in Litchfield, Connecticut. Allen went on to become a key figure in the American Revolution and is remembered for leading the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775. 2. On October 18, 1867, the University of...
5 Fun Facts About June 6 In Arkansas History
1. On June 6, 1928, a devastating tornado tore through the town of Amagon, Arkansas, killing 15 people and injuring many more. The tornado remains one of the deadliest in Arkansas history. 2. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper was first published on June 6, 1991, after the Arkansas Gazette, the state's...
5 Fun Facts About January 8 In Mississippi History
1. Elvis Presley's Birthday - January 8 marks the birthday of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley, born in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Visitors can tour his birthplace and childhood home in Tupelo, which has been turned into a museum. 2. Battle of New Orleans - On January 8, 1815,...
5 Fun Facts About June 2 In Maryland History
1. On June 2, 1883, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad completed a new terminal station in Baltimore, which would become an important hub for transportation in the Mid-Atlantic region. 2. The National Aquarium in Baltimore opened on June 2, 1981. The aquarium has since become a popular tourist attraction, hosting...
5 Fun Facts About December 3 In Georgia History
1. In 1828, the Georgia Gold Rush officially began when a 12-year-old boy, who was hunting for game, discovered large gold nuggets in Lumpkin County. This led to a surge in people coming to Georgia to search for gold and the growth of cities such as Dahlonega. 2. On December...
5 Fun Facts About May 29 In Tennessee History
1. Tennessee became the 16th state to join the Union on May 29, 1796. 2. In 1917, the Great Train Wreck of 1917 occurred in Nashville, Tennessee, killing 101 people and injuring more than 171 others. 3. On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of...
5 Fun Facts About September 21 In Oklahoma History
1. On September 21, 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state to be admitted into the Union. This day is celebrated as Oklahoma Statehood Day. 2. The September 21, 1974 football game between Oklahoma and Baylor was one of the highest-scoring games in college football history. The final score was Oklahoma...
5 Fun Facts About April 14 In Vermont History
1. Abolitionist John Brown was born on April 14, 1800 in Torrington, Connecticut. Though he never lived in Vermont, he is remembered for his role in the anti-slavery movement and his famous raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859. 2. The Vermont State House was completed on April 14, 1859. The...
5 Fun Facts About June 29 In Nevada History
1. In 1995, the Las Vegas Sands hotel and casino opened on the Las Vegas Strip. The resort is now the Venetian Las Vegas and features a replica of the canals of Venice. 2. On June 29, 1864, the Battle of Las Vegas occurred during the Civil War. Confederate troops...
5 Fun Facts About May 11 In Georgia History
1. In 1733, General James Oglethorpe officially declared Savannah as the capital of the new British colony of Georgia. Savannah remained the capital until 1785, when it was moved to Augusta. 2. In 1858, the Atlanta Municipal Cemetery was founded. Over the years, the cemetery has become the final resting...
5 Fun Facts About January 4 In Nevada History
1. Nevada Becomes a State: On January 4, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation admitting Nevada as the 36th state of the United States. The state's admission was rushed through Congress due to the need for additional states to support the Union effort during the Civil War. 2. Hoover...
5 Fun Facts About November 3 In Tennessee History
1. In 1796, Tennessee became the 16th state in the United States of America. One of its first acts was to adopt a state constitution, which forbade slavery north of the Tennessee River. 2. On November 3, 1839, the first state penitentiary opened in Nashville, Tennessee. It was the largest...