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On June 28, 1922, the state of South Dakota saw a rare natural phenomenon – a total solar eclipse. The eclipse was visible across the state and attracted thousands of spectators to witness this breathtaking event.

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June 28, 1965, was a significant day in the history of civil rights in South Dakota. On this day, the state legislature passed the South Dakota Civil Rights Act, which prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, or disability.

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In 1981, the State of South Dakota officially designated the Black Hills Gold Rush of 1876 as the state's official gold rush. This event, which took place in the Black Hills region of western South Dakota, is celebrated annually on June 28th.

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On June 28, 2011, the State of South Dakota officially changed its name to "The Mount Rushmore State." This change was made to reflect the state's most famous landmark, Mount Rushmore, and its importance to the state's history, culture, and economy.

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June 28, 2020, marked the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. To commemorate this milestone, the South Dakota Historical Society launched a new digital exhibit, "Petticoat Patriots: How South Dakota Women Won the Vote." The exhibit highlights the contributions of women to the suffrage movement in South Dakota and beyond.