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5 Fun Facts About July 1 In Minnesota History

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1. Statehood Day: July 1, 1858 was the day Minnesota became the 32nd state in the United States of America. Minnesota Statehood Day is celebrated every year on this day.

2. First U.S Public Library System: On July 1, 1889, Saint Paul in Minnesota became the first city in the United States to have a fully functioning public library system. This marked the beginning of the American public library systems as we know them today.

3. First Open Heart Surgery: In 1954, Dr. C. Walton Lillehei, a University of Minnesota professor, performed the first open-heart surgery in the world. The successful procedure made history and led to significant developments in cardiovascular surgery.

4. The Great Flood of 1997: On July 1, 1997, the Red River Flood of 1997 reached its highest point, causing widespread devastation and affecting the lives of nearly 50,000 people in Minnesota and North Dakota.

5. The Minneapolis Streetcar Strike: On July 1, 1917, a labor strike by Minneapolis streetcar workers erupted into violence. The strike and subsequent riots lasted over five days and resulted in two deaths and hundreds of injuries. The event brought attention to labor reform and workers' rights.
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