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5 Fun Facts About May 11 In Iowa History
1. In 1858, the first train arrived in Cedar Rapids. The arrival of the train helped boost the city's economy and development. 2. In 1934, the famous outlaw duo Bonnie and Clyde were involved in a shootout with authorities in Iowa. The shootout occurred on a rural road near Dexter...
5 Fun Facts About May 10 In Iowa History
1. The state of Iowa officially became a state on May 10, 1846. Prior to this, Iowa was part of the Wisconsin Territory and had been inhabited by indigenous people for thousands of years. 2. On May 10, 1933, the Cedar Rapids Gazette became the first newspaper in the world...
5 Fun Facts About May 9 In Iowa History
1. The first official Mother's Day was celebrated in Iowa on May 9, 1914, after President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation recognizing the holiday. Anna Jarvis, who is credited with starting the tradition of Mother's Day in the United States, had lobbied for years to have the day recognized as...
5 Fun Facts About May 8 In Iowa History
1. Iowa became a state on May 8, 1846 – On this day, Iowa officially became the 29th state in the United States. The state was created out of the Iowa Territory, which was established in 1838. 2. The Battle of Pleasant Hill took place on May 8, 1864 –...
5 Fun Facts About May 7 In Iowa History
1. Iowa Native and Baseball Legend, Bob Feller, was Born on May 7, 1918. Bob Feller was born in Van Meter, Iowa and went on to become one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 and served in the...
5 Fun Facts About May 6 In Iowa History
1. In 1882, Iowa Farmer's Alliance was established in Des Moines. This organization aimed to fight against the unfair practices of big businesses and promote the rights of farmers. 2. On May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg disaster occurred in New Jersey. Although Iowa was not directly involved, many Iowans were...
5 Fun Facts About May 5 In Iowa History
1. In 1856, Iowa's first telegraph line was established, linking the cities of Dubuque and Davenport. This allowed for faster communication and helped to spur growth throughout the state. 2. On May 5, 1895, baseball legend Cap Anson managed his last game for the Chicago Colts (now the Chicago Cubs)...
5 Fun Facts About May 4 In Iowa History
1. On May 4, 1886, the city of Decorah experienced a devastating fire that destroyed a large portion of the downtown area, including numerous businesses and homes. 2. May 4, 1934, is known as "Bloody Friday" in Iowa history. On this day, a confrontation between striking Teamsters and members of...
5 Fun Facts About May 3 In Iowa History
1. On May 3, 1843, Iowa was officially recognized as a state in the United States of America. The Iowa Territory had been established in 1838, and after a five-year period of growth and development, Iowa was granted statehood. Iowa became the 29th state in the country. 2. May 3,...
5 Fun Facts About May 2 In Iowa History
1. In 1980, May 2 was declared as "Iowa Energy Conservation Day" by then-Governor Robert Ray. This was done to encourage residents and businesses to conserve energy in response to the energy crisis of the 1970s. 2. On May 2, 1919, Iowa became the tenth state in the United States...
5 Fun Facts About May 1 In Iowa History
1. May 1, 1864, marked the beginning of the Battle of Jenkins Ferry in Arkansas, which was fought by Iowa soldiers. The battle was part of the larger Red River Campaign during the Civil War and resulted in a Union victory. 2. May 1, 1885, was the date of an...
5 Fun Facts About April 30 In Iowa History
1. On April 30, 1927, the small town of Shambaugh, Iowa was struck by a devastating tornado that killed nine people and left many more injured. The tornado was one of several that hit Iowa that day and is still remembered as one of the worst natural disasters to hit...