1. In 1865, Nebraska became the 37th state to join the Union on January 31. President Abraham Lincoln signed the proclamation of statehood just a few months before his assassination.
2. On January 31, 1882, the Nebraska Legislature passed the Anti-Coolie Act, which prohibited the importation of Chinese laborers into the state. The law was part of a nationwide anti-Chinese sentiment that was prevalent in the late 19th century.
3. In 1948, a massive snowstorm blanketed Nebraska on January 31, dumping up to 20 inches of snow in some areas. The storm caused widespread power outages and stranded many motorists on the state's highways.
4. Actor James Dean, who starred in the movies "Rebel Without a Cause" and "Giant," performed at the Omaha Community Playhouse on January 31, 1954. The play was called "See the Jaguar" and was one of his earliest acting roles.
5. On January 31, 2018, the Omaha Zoo announced the birth of a male giraffe named Desmond. The baby giraffe weighed 145 pounds and stood 6 feet tall at birth. He was the ninth giraffe born at the zoo since 1998.
5 Fun Facts About January 31 In Nebraska History
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