1. Nebraska Ratified Its State Constitution on November 6, 1866: After nearly two months of debates and revisions, citizens of Nebraska voted to approve the new constitution, paving the way for Nebraska to become the 37th state in the Union the following year.
2. Omaha's Brandeis Department Store Opened Its Doors on November 6, 1889: Founded by Jonas and Carrie Brandeis, the department store would become an iconic fixture in downtown Omaha for more than 90 years.
3. Nebraska Women Were Given the Right to Vote on November 6, 1917: Just two years before the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, Nebraska became the 14th state to grant women the right to vote in all elections.
4. The Nebraska Cornhuskers Won Their First Big Ten Conference Football Game on November 6, 2010: After joining the conference the previous year, the Cornhuskers secured a decisive 31-17 victory over the University of Iowa, cementing their place in one of college football's most prestigious conferences.
5. Nebraska's First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Opened on November 6, 2020: Following the passage of a voter-approved initiative in 2020, the state's first medical cannabis dispensary opened in the eastern city of Omaha, providing a new treatment option for those suffering from a variety of health conditions.
5 Fun Facts About November 6 In Nebraska History
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