1) In 1861, the state of Kansas was admitted to the Union as the 34th state. Kansas played a significant role in the Civil War as a free state, with many Kansans fighting for the Union Army.
2) On February 7, 1908, the Boy Scouts of America was officially incorporated. Over the years, the organization has had a significant presence in Kansas, with many troops and councils throughout the state.
3) In 1922, the Topeka State Journal published the first crossword puzzle in Kansas. Crossword puzzles quickly became popular, and many newspapers and publications began including them on a regular basis.
4) In 1968, the infamous Dockum Drug Store sit-in took place in Wichita. A group of African American students staged a peaceful protest at a local drug store, demanding that the establishment serve them at the lunch counter. This sit-in was one of the first successful demonstrations of the Civil Rights Movement in the Midwest.
5) On February 7, 2016, the Kansas City Chiefs won their second Super Bowl championship, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV. The victory was a momentous occasion for the city of Kansas City and its football fans.
5 Fun Facts About February 7 In Kansas History
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