1. In 1876, Colorado was admitted to the Union as the 38th state on November 22.
2. In 1910, Denver's City and County Building was dedicated on November 22. The building's distinctive clock tower has become a symbol of the city.
3. The University of Colorado football team played its first game on November 22, 1890, against the Denver Athletic Club.
4. On November 22, 1900, the state's first electric power plant began generating power in Telluride. This helped spur the growth of the state's mining industry.
5. In 1925, the city of Steamboat Springs held its first winter carnival on November 22. The carnival has become an annual tradition and features skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports.
5 Fun Facts About November 22 In Colorado History
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