1. On September 29, 1878, the famous outlaw known as "Billy the Kid" killed a blacksmith named Joe Grant in Arizona. Although the incident did not occur in New Mexico, it is part of the legacy of the notorious figure who spent much of his life in the state.
2. September 29, 1918, marked the opening of the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque. The fairgrounds have since become a major event venue, hosting concerts, rodeos, exhibitions, and the annual state fair.
3. In 1967, the Navajo Nation held its first general election under the terms of the Tribe's new constitution. Three hundred qualified candidates vied for office, and the election was an important step in the political development of the largest Native American tribe in the United States.
4. On September 29, 1970, the University of New Mexico (UNM) made history by electing Dr. Ferid Murad as the first Muslim student body president of any university in the United States. Murad went on to earn a Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1998.
5. Finally, on September 29, 2001, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) opened in Albuquerque. The NHCC is a museum and performing arts center dedicated to preserving and promoting Hispanic and Latin American arts and culture, and is a significant cultural landmark in the state.
5 Fun Facts About September 29 In New Mexico History
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