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5 Fun Facts About September 14 In Montana History

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1. On September 14, 1901, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) was founded in Chicago. The IWW played a significant role in Montana's labor history, particularly during the Anaconda Copper Mine strike of 1917. The IWW advocated for the rights of workers, including better wages and safer working conditions.

2. In 1928, Montana State University (MSU) began offering courses in radio engineering, making it the first school in the nation to do so. This allowed MSU to lead the way in the field of electronic communications.

3. On September 14, 1959, the state of Montana adopted its current flag design. The flag features Montana's state seal on a blue background, with the state name written in gold letters above.

4. September 14, 1967, marks the date of the deadliest accident in Montana's mining history. The Sunshine Silver Mine in the Little Rockies region of Montana experienced an underground explosion which killed 20 miners and injured 17 others.

5. Finally, on September 14, 1989, musician Bruce Springsteen played a concert in Missoula, Montana. The concert was part of his "Tunnel of Love" tour and featured many of his iconic hits, including "Born to Run" and "Dancing in the Dark." The concert is still remembered fondly by many Montanans.
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