1. In 1972, the Metrodome, also known as the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, opened its doors in Minneapolis. It was the home of the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings until 2013.
2. On January 21, 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address, which included the famous line, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." The speech was heard by millions of Americans, including those in Minnesota.
3. The Minnesota Twins baseball team signed pitcher Jim Perry to a contract on January 21, 1963. Perry went on to win the Cy Young Award in 1970 and helped lead the Twins to the American League pennant in 1965.
4. The University of Minnesota held its first classes on January 21, 1867. The school has since grown into a major research institution with five campuses and over 50,000 students.
5. On January 21, 1929, the St. Paul Winter Carnival was officially inaugurated. The festival, which lasts for several days, includes ice sculpting, ice skating, and other winter activities. It has become a major tourist attraction and a beloved tradition in Minnesota.
5 Fun Facts About January 21 In Minnesota History
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