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5 Fun Facts About October 24 In Georgia History
1. On October 24, 1781, General Nathanael Greene of the Continental Army defeated British Lt. Colonel Alexander Stewart at the Battle of Savannah, a significant engagement in the American Revolutionary War. The battle resulted in Stewart's retreat and eventual surrender of the city to the Americans. 2. In 1835, the...
5 Fun Facts About October 23 In Georgia History
1. In 1735, John and Charles Wesley arrived in Savannah, Georgia, as part of their mission to spread Methodism to the American colonies. John Wesley would later found the first Methodist societies in Georgia, and his influence helped to establish Methodism as a major religious movement in the state. 2....
5 Fun Facts About October 22 In Georgia History
1. In 1830, the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek was signed, which forced the Choctaw Nation to leave their ancestral lands in what is now Mississippi and move to Oklahoma. Many died on the journey, which became known as the Trail of Tears. 2. In 1951, the first Georgia Tech...
5 Fun Facts About October 21 In Georgia History
1. In 1732, the first group of colonists arrived in Georgia led by James Oglethorpe. This marked the beginning of the founding of the colony of Georgia. 2. On October 21, 1854, the first steam locomotive arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, marking the beginning of the city's transition to a major...
5 Fun Facts About October 20 In Georgia History
1. On October 20, 1941, the first class of male cadets was admitted to the newly-established Women's College of Georgia, which is now known as Georgia College & State University. 2. On this day in 1950, the Georgia Institute of Technology won its first college football game in nearly four...
5 Fun Facts About October 18 In Georgia History
1. In 1777, the Battle of Savannah took place during the American Revolutionary War. British forces, led by General Augustine Prevost, attacked American forces led by General Robert Howe. The battle resulted in a British victory, with nearly 1,000 American casualties. 2. In 1867, the Georgia State Convention voted to...
5 Fun Facts About October 17 In Georgia History
1. 1924 - Georgia Tech and Cumberland College played the most lopsided college football game in history on October 17. Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland 222-0 in a game that has gone down in history as one of the most one-sided contests in sports history. 2. 1973 - Arthur Breedlove became...
5 Fun Facts About October 16 In Georgia History
1. Savannah becomes first steamship to cross the Atlantic: On October 16, 1819, the steamship Savannah became the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The Savannah was built in New York City and set sail on May 22, 1819, arriving in Liverpool, England on June 20. On the return...
5 Fun Facts About October 14 In Georgia History
1. In 1735, the founder of the colony of Georgia, James Oglethorpe, arrived in Savannah with the first group of settlers. Oglethorpe established the colony as a haven for debtors who were imprisoned in England. 2. On October 14, 1832, the state of Georgia held a lottery to distribute Cherokee...
5 Fun Facts About October 13 In Georgia History
1. On October 13, 1736, the founding of Augusta, Georgia took place. Named after Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, the city was originally intended to serve as a buffer between colonists and Native American tribes. 2. The first steamship to travel up the Savannah River arrived in Augusta on October 13,...
5 Fun Facts About October 12 In Georgia History
1. Columbus Day: Although not unique to Georgia, October 12 marks Columbus Day, which commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas in 1492. In Georgia, Columbus Day is recognized as a state holiday. 2. Georgia Day: October 12 is also recognized as Georgia Day in commemoration of the...
5 Fun Facts About October 11 In Georgia History
1. In 1733, General James Edward Oglethorpe arrived in Savannah, Georgia with the first group of settlers to establish the colony of Georgia. Oglethorpe's arrival on October 11 marks the founding of the colony. 2. On October 11, 1864, during the American Civil War, the Battle of Saltville was fought...