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5 Fun Facts About November 22 In Wyoming History

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1. Buffalo Bill Cody was born on November 22, 1846, in LeClaire, Iowa. Although he was not born in Wyoming, he is closely associated with the state as he spent much of his life there and is buried there.

2. On November 22, 1890, the infamous Battle of Wounded Knee took place in South Dakota, just a few miles north of the Wyoming border. The incident marked the end of the Indian Wars and resulted in the death of over 150 native people, including women and children.

3. In 1917, on November 22, the historic Cheyenne Opera House burned down. The building was a popular venue for theater productions, concerts, and other events in Cheyenne. The fire was believed to have started in the dressing room area and caused over $75,000 in damages.

4. November 22, 1920, marked the opening of the first Lincoln Highway in Wyoming. The road was one of the first transcontinental highways in the United States and helped to connect many rural communities in Wyoming to larger cities and markets.

5. In 1955, on November 22, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook the Yellowstone National Park area, causing significant damage to several buildings and roads. The quake was the largest to hit the park since 1935 and was felt throughout the region. Luckily, there were no fatalities reported.
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