1. In 1943, Minnesota Governor Edward Thye delivered a radio address to the state, thanking Minnesotans for their support of the war effort and urging continued dedication to victory. Thye had previously served as a senator and representative in Congress, and his administration was marked by a focus on state infrastructure and improvement.
2. On November 24, 1982, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 34-31 in a thrilling Thanksgiving Day game. The win marked the fifth consecutive victory for the Vikings on Thanksgiving, and cemented their status as one of the NFL's most successful franchises during the holiday.
3. In 1863, the world's first official Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in Minnesota by Governor Alexander Ramsey. The holiday had been declared by President Abraham Lincoln as a national day of thanks, and Ramsey moved quickly to make the proclamation official in Minnesota as well.
4. On November 24, 1881, the legendary gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok was buried in Deadwood, South Dakota, just a few miles from Minnesota's western border. Hickok had gained notoriety as a skilled marksman and experienced lawman, but was ultimately killed in a stabbing at a saloon in Deadwood.
5. In 2005, the Minnesota Twins won the American League Central Division title for the fourth time in five years, finishing the season with a 83-79 record. The Twins would go on to lose in the first round of the playoffs, but their success during the regular season was a testament to the team's strong pitching and consistent hitting.
5 Fun Facts About November 24 In Minnesota History
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