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5 Fun Facts About April 17 In North Dakota History
1. On April 17, 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led their Corps of Discovery expedition through what is now North Dakota. This was a significant moment in North Dakota history, as the expedition helped expand American knowledge of the frontier and opened the way for future settlement of the...
5 Fun Facts About April 16 In North Dakota History
1. On April 16, 1892, a severe blizzard hit North Dakota, which became known as the "Children's Blizzard." The storm claimed the lives of over 200 people, many of whom were children trying to make it home from school. 2. In 1930, North Dakota Governor George Shafer signed a bill...
5 Fun Facts About April 15 In North Dakota History
1. The Jamestown Tornado: On April 15, 1887, a devastating tornado ripped through Jamestown, North Dakota, killing 14 people and injuring over 60. The tornado destroyed much of the town, causing over $250,000 in damage (equivalent to over $6 million today). 2. North Dakota becomes a state: On April 15,...
5 Fun Facts About April 14 In North Dakota History
1. In 1969, U.S. President Richard Nixon visited Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota to announce a new missile defense system called the Sentinel. 2. In 1923, the first North Dakota State Capitol building in Bismarck was destroyed by fire. The current capitol building was opened in 1934....
5 Fun Facts About April 13 In North Dakota History
1. On April 13, 1872, the first issue of the Fargo Argus newspaper was published. The Argus was one of the first newspapers in the area, and played an important role in the development of the city of Fargo. 2. On April 13, 1952, Minot Air Force Base was officially...
5 Fun Facts About April 12 In North Dakota History
1. On April 12, 1876, the town of Bismarck was officially recognized as the capital of North Dakota. Prior to this, the capital had been located in a number of different cities, including Yankton, Fargo, and Jamestown. 2. In 1898, the first recorded automobile accident in North Dakota occurred on...