1. In 1945, on April 25, South Dakota native and Admiral William F. Halsey was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in World War II. Halsey was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, but grew up in South Dakota and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1904.
2. In 1975, on April 25, the controversial movie "Lolly-Madonna XXX" was filmed in South Dakota. The movie was set in the rural South but was filmed mostly in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
3. In 1902, on April 25, the South Dakota State Capitol building was dedicated. The building, designed by architect Charles Bell, is located in Pierre and has a distinctive dome and neoclassical architecture.
4. In 1982, on April 25, a major snowstorm hit South Dakota, causing widespread damage and power outages. The storm, which was dubbed the "April Snowstorm," dropped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the state.
5. In 1889, on April 25, the first issue of the Dakota Farmers' Leader was published in Sioux Falls. The paper was an important voice for farmers in the region and advocated for agricultural reform and better conditions for farmers.
5 Fun Facts About April 25 In South Dakota History
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