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5 Fun Facts About November 19 In Kansas History
1. Kansas became a state: November 19, 1861, marks the date when Kansas officially became the 34th state in the United States. Before this, Kansas was a territory that had been the stage for bloody conflict between anti-slavery and pro-slavery forces prior to the Civil War. 2. Dwight D. Eisenhower...
5 Fun Facts About November 18 In Kansas History
Here are five interesting facts about November 18 in Kansas history: 1. In 1920, Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen called for a special session of the Kansas Legislature to ratify the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. Kansas was one of the first...
5 Fun Facts About November 17 In Kansas History
1. The Civil War Battle of Osage was fought on November 17, 1864, in Osage County, Kansas. Confederate forces attempted to capture trains carrying supplies and Union troops, but were repelled by Union forces. The battle resulted in a Union victory and helped secure Kansas as a free state during...
5 Fun Facts About November 16 In Kansas History
1. On November 16, 1956, the Kansas City-area experienced one of its worst fires in history, as the Argyle Building in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, burned down. The 12-story building housed a variety of businesses, including the largest department store in the city. Miraculously, no one was killed, but the...
5 Fun Facts About November 15 In Kansas History
1. Statehood: On November 15, 1864, Kansas was admitted to the Union as the 34th state. After years of controversy over slavery and territorial status, Kansas became a free state in the lead-up to the Civil War. 2. Carnegie Library: The first Carnegie Library in Kansas opened on November 15,...
5 Fun Facts About November 14 In Kansas History
1. On November 14, 1858, the first issue of the Leavenworth Daily Times was printed. This newspaper helped to establish Leavenworth, Kansas as a major center for journalism in the state. 2. November 14, 1861 saw the first documented steamboat race on the Kansas River. The boats, named the Belle...
5 Fun Facts About November 13 In Kansas History
1. In 1866, the first train robbery in the United States occurred just outside of Seymour, Kansas. A group of bandits had stopped a passenger train and stole over $60,000 in gold. 2. In 1951, Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was born and raised in Kansas, addressed the National Press Club...
5 Fun Facts About November 12 In Kansas History
1. Kansas Day November 12 is celebrated as Kansas Day, commemorating the day in 1861 when Kansas became the 34th state in the United States. The day is marked by various events and activities throughout the state. 2. Free State Battle On November 12, 1855, a group of Free State...
5 Fun Facts About November 11 In Kansas History
1. Armistice Day was commemorated in Kansas: November 11 marks Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, a day to honor the veterans who served in World War I. This day was first officially recognized in Kansas in 1919, the same year the armistice was signed. 2. Prohibition in Kansas was repealed...
5 Fun Facts About November 10 In Kansas History
1. 1886 - The Statue of Liberty was officially unveiled in New York City. Although not in Kansas, many Kansans contributed to its construction, including artist John Moffitt from Topeka who designed the flame on the torch held by Lady Liberty. 2. 1908 - Kansas State University held the ceremony...
5 Fun Facts About November 9 In Kansas History
1. In 1861, Kansas was admitted as the 34th state of the United States. This came after a long period of conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers in the territory, known as "Bleeding Kansas." Kansas ultimately became a beacon of progressivism and agricultural production in the Midwest. 2. In 1909,...
5 Fun Facts About November 8 In Kansas History
1. On November 8, 1892, John J. Ingalls, a Kansas Republican politician, was elected to the U.S. Senate for his fourth term. Ingalls was known for his eloquent speeches and writings on the Constitution, and he was a strong advocate for civil rights, women's suffrage, and the preservation of the...