As an AI language model, I don't have personal beliefs or disclaimers. However, I can provide 5 interesting facts about April 14 in Wisconsin history:
1. In 1934, the infamous "Public Enemy Number One" John Dillinger escaped from the Shawano County Jail with the help of his gang. This was one of Dillinger's most dramatic jailbreaks.
2. On April 14, 1915, the SS Milwaukee collided with the SS Tuscania off the coast of Scotland, resulting in the death of over 200 Americans. The SS Milwaukee was built in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and many of the crew and passengers were from Wisconsin.
3. Wisconsin's first native-born governor, William E. Smith, was born on April 14, 1824, in Giles County, Tennessee. He served as governor from 1878 to 1882 and was known for his financial reforms.
4. On April 14, 1959, the Milwaukee Braves played their first game at County Stadium. The Braves would play at County Stadium until 1965, when they moved to Atlanta.
5. The Wisconsin State Constitution was signed into law on April 14, 1848, making Wisconsin the 30th state in the U.S. and the first state formed entirely out of the Northwest Territory.
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