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5 Fun Facts About April 11 In South Dakota History

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1. In 1974, a massive blizzard hit South Dakota on April 11, bringing heavy snow and winds that reached over 70 miles per hour, resulting in power outages and transportation disruptions across the state.

2. On April 11, 1908, the mining town of Lead in the Black Hills experienced a devastating fire that destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses. The fire began when a hotel's oil stove exploded and quickly spread due to high winds and dry conditions.

3. South Dakota Governor Tom Berry signed the state's first unemployment compensation law into effect on April 11, 1935. The law provided for a system of unemployment insurance to protect workers who lost their jobs due to economic downturns or other reasons beyond their control.

4. Native American activist and actor Russell Means was born on April 11, 1939, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Means was a leader of the American Indian Movement (AIM) and became involved in numerous battles for Native American rights throughout his lifetime.

5. On April 11, 1997, a fire broke out at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Visitor Center, causing significant damage to the building and its exhibits. The cause of the fire was never determined, but it was believed to have started in an electrical room that contained several pieces of equipment.
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