1. Statehood Day: September 16 is a major holiday in North Dakota, as it commemorates the day the state was admitted into the Union in 1889. This day is also known as Statehood Day and is a state holiday.
2. Dakota Territory: Before North Dakota became a state, it was part of the Dakota Territory, which was established in 1861. The territory also included present-day South Dakota and parts of Montana and Wyoming.
3. Lewis and Clark Expedition: On September 16, 1804, the Lewis and Clark Expedition reached present-day North Dakota. The group spent the winter at Fort Mandan near present-day Washburn, North Dakota.
4. Oil Discovery: September 16, 1951, marked the discovery of oil in North Dakota's Williston Basin. This discovery led to the state's oil boom, which has had a significant impact on North Dakota's economy.
5. Theodore Roosevelt National Park: On September 16, 1978, Theodore Roosevelt National Park was established in North Dakota. The park is named after President Theodore Roosevelt, who had a strong connection to North Dakota, having lived and worked there as a rancher from 1883 to 1887.
5 Fun Facts About September 16 In North Dakota History
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