1. Minnesota Becomes a State: On August 13, 1849, Minnesota officially became a state in the United States of America. It was the 32nd state to be granted statehood.
2. The Great Fire of 1889: On August 13, 1889, the Great Fire destroyed 64 blocks of downtown Minneapolis. The cause of the fire was never determined, but it is believed to have started in a flour mill.
3. The First Forest Fire Lookout Tower: On August 13, 1921, the first forest fire lookout tower was erected in Minnesota. The tower was located in the Superior National Forest and was used to spot forest fires and prevent them from spreading.
4. Minnesota Twins Break Home Run Record: On August 13, 1961, the Minnesota Twins broke the American League record for the most home runs in a season. The Twins hit their 190th home run, breaking the previous record of 189 set by the New York Yankees in 1960.
5. Minnesotan Wins Olympic Gold: On August 13, 2008, Minnesotan swimmer Garrett Weber-Gale won a gold medal in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay at the Beijing Olympics. Weber-Gale swam the anchor leg for the United States team and helped set a new world record in the process.
5 Fun Facts About August 13 In Minnesota History
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