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1. In 1835, the state of Tennessee established its first railway line between Nashville and Clarksville.
2. In 1938, Orville Wright, one of the inventors of the airplane, visited Memphis for the dedication of a new airport.
3. On October 30, 1970, the Tennessee Titans football team played their first official game as the Houston Oilers, losing to the Oakland Raiders 31-17.
4. In 2002, Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist declared October 30 as "Sesame Street Day" in honor of the iconic children's television show's 33rd anniversary.
5. The Battle of Wauhatchie, a Civil War skirmish that took place near Chattanooga, Tennessee, began on October 28, 1863, but ended on October 30 with a Union victory that helped secure control of the area.
5 Fun Facts About October 30 In Tennessee History
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