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1. In 1868, the Kansas Pacific Railway reached the town of Hays, opening up new opportunities for trade and expansion in western Kansas.
2. On May 26, 1926, Charles Lindbergh landed his plane in Wichita as part of his tour to promote aviation and encourage interest in air travel.
3. In 1936, a devastating tornado struck the city of Topeka, causing significant damage and resulting in 16 deaths.
4. The Kansas Statehouse, located in Topeka, was opened to the public on May 26, 1903, after more than a decade of construction.
5. On this day in 1865, a group of Pawnee Indians signed a treaty with the U.S. government, ceding their land and agreeing to move to a reservation in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma).
5 Fun Facts About May 26 In Kansas History
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