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1. In 1876, the Colorado General Assembly met for the first time in Denver.
2. In 1933, a major tornado struck the town of Lamar, causing widespread damage and killing eight people.
3. On May 18, 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington state resulted in ashfall in Colorado, with some areas receiving up to an inch of ash.
4. In 1998, the first legal casino in Colorado opened in the town of Black Hawk.
5. On May 18, 2013, the Colorado Mammoth professional lacrosse team won the National Lacrosse League championship, defeating the Rochester Knighthawks in a thrilling 2-OT game.
5 Fun Facts About May 18 In Colorado History
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