1. On May 13, 1846, the present-day city of Minneapolis was officially recognized by the territorial legislature of Minnesota. Prior to this, the settlement had gone by several other names, including "St. Anthony Falls" and "Mill City."
2. In 1863, on May 13, the Battle of Vermillion Bayou took place during the American Civil War. It was fought in Louisiana and involved Union forces under the command of General Nathaniel Banks and Confederate forces under General Richard Taylor. The battle ended in a Confederate victory.
3. On May 13, 1895, the University of Minnesota graduated its first African American student, Frederick McGhee. McGhee went on to become a prominent attorney and civil rights advocate in Minnesota.
4. In 1933, on May 13, the Minnesota State Legislature passed a law allowing cities in the state to create civil service commissions. This helped to standardize hiring practices and reduce political patronage in municipal employment.
5. On May 13, 2000, ground was broken on the new Minnesota Twins baseball stadium, Target Field. The stadium, which opened in 2010, is located in downtown Minneapolis and has a seating capacity of 38,649.
5 Fun Facts About May 13 In Minnesota History
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