1. On September 29, 1846, Iowa became the 29th state admitted to the United States. Iowa is often referred to as the "Hawkeye State" and is known for its agricultural production of corn, soybeans, and pork.
2. On September 29, 1908, the National Balloon Race started in Des Moines. This was the first year the race was held and it has since become an annual event. The National Balloon Race is a competition where hot air balloons race against each other to see who can fly the farthest.
3. On September 29, 1916, the Waverly City Hall was destroyed by fire. The Waverly City Hall was located in Waverly, Iowa and was the seat of city government. The fire caused significant damage to the building and all of its contents were lost.
4. On September 29, 1974, the University of Iowa football team played a game against the Northwestern Wildcats. The game was held at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City and resulted in a 24-17 victory for the Hawkeyes.
5. On September 29, 2018, the Iowa Hawkeyes football team faced off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Minneapolis. The game took place at TCF Bank Stadium and resulted in a 48-31 victory for the Hawkeyes. The game was notable for the performance of the Iowa offense, which scored six touchdowns and racked up over 400 yards of total offense.
5 Fun Facts About September 29 In Iowa History
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