1. In 1967, the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team was born. The team was founded by Wesley Pavalon and Marvin Fishman, and joined the NBA as part of its expansion strategy. The Bucks have gone on to win one NBA championship and have had several notable players, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
2. On June 29, 1915, the Wisconsin legislature passed the Seaman's Act, which established a licensing system for merchant mariners on the Great Lakes. The act required all sailors to hold a license issued by the government, and established standards for training and experience. The act was designed to improve safety and reduce accidents on the Great Lakes.
3. In 1975, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a bill allowing the formation of electric cooperatives to promote the development and availability of electric power in rural areas. Today, Wisconsin is home to more than 30 electric cooperatives that serve over 400,000 homes and businesses.
4. On June 29, 1953, the First Continental Pentecostal Holiness Church was founded in East Troy, Wisconsin. The church has since grown into a worldwide organization with thousands of members, and is known for its emphasis on spiritual gifts, healing, and evangelism.
5. In 2009, the Wisconsin state legislature passed a law allowing the use of ignition interlock devices for certain first-time drunk driving offenders. The devices require drivers to pass a breathalyzer test before starting their vehicle, and are intended to reduce the number of drunk driving accidents on Wisconsin roads.
5 Fun Facts About June 29 In Wisconsin History
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