1. 1917: The First Hospital for Tuberculosis Patients Opens in New Mexico
On June 13, 1917, the first hospital for tuberculosis patients opened in New Mexico in the city of Roswell. The hospital was named the New Mexico Sanatorium, and it helped to treat and contain the spread of tuberculosis in the state.
2. 1945: The Trinity Test is Conducted at Alamogordo
On June 13, 1945, the first atomic bomb was tested in New Mexico at the Alamogordo Bombing Range. The test was code-named "Trinity," and it was the first-ever successful test of an atomic bomb.
3. 1996: The Deadly Cerro Grande Fire Ravages New Mexico
On June 13, 1996, the Cerro Grande Fire began in New Mexico. The fire was caused by a controlled burn that got out of control, and it quickly spread and became a major wildfire. The fire destroyed over 200 homes and forced the evacuation of thousands of people.
4. 2000: The First New Mexico Spaceport is Proposed
On June 13, 2000, New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson announced plans to create the first commercial spaceport in the state. The spaceport, named Spaceport America, opened in 2011 and is now home to several commercial spaceflight companies.
5. 2019: New Mexico Becomes the 47th State to Recognize Juneteenth
On June 13, 2019, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill officially recognizing Juneteenth as a state holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and it is celebrated on June 19th each year. New Mexico became the 47th state to officially recognize the holiday.
5 Fun Facts About June 13 In New Mexico History
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