Here are 5 interesting facts about November 7 in South Dakota history:

1. In 1893, South Dakota held a special election to determine whether or not to approve a new state constitution. The constitution included provisions for women's suffrage, which had already been enacted in the territory of Wyoming but had yet to be approved in any of the existing states. On November 7, South Dakotans overwhelmingly approved the new constitution, making the state the first to grant women the right to vote by popular referendum.

2. On November 7, 1916, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, now one of the largest bike rallies in the world, was held for the first time. The rally attracted nine participants, who paid a $1 registration fee and raced each other around a makeshift track. Over the years, the rally grew in popularity and size, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the Black Hills region each August.

3. In 1951, the University of South Dakota Coyotes football team set a new NCAA record for the most points scored in a single game. Playing against the Huron College Scalpers, the Coyotes racked up a staggering 77 points over the course of four quarters, led by fullback Bill Olsen, who scored six touchdowns.

4. In 2006, South Dakota became the first state to pass a law banning almost all abortions, even in cases of rape or incest, unless the life of the mother was at risk. The law was immediately challenged in court and was eventually overturned by a federal judge, who ruled that it was unconstitutional.

5. On November 7, 2018, Kristi Noem was elected as the first female governor of South Dakota. Noem, a Republican who had previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives, defeated Democrat Billie Sutton in a closely contested race. During her tenure as governor, Noem has focused on issues such as workforce development, tax reform, and improving access to healthcare in rural areas of the state.