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5 Fun Facts About June 9 In Wisconsin History
1. On June 9, 1917, the first American Red Cross Motor Corps was formed in Milwaukee. The corps provided transportation for nurses and other relief workers during World War I. 2. In 1947, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a law creating the Board of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education. This...
5 Fun Facts About June 8 In Wisconsin History
1. On June 8, 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state to join the Union. It was the first state to have a constitution that allowed women to vote. 2. The Edgerton Tug Fest, one of the largest tug-of-war events in the world, takes place every year on the weekend closest...
5 Fun Facts About June 7 In Wisconsin History
1. On June 7, 1892, the city of Milwaukee was struck by a tornado which caused extensive damage, including the destruction of several buildings. 2. On June 7, 1913, the first Wisconsin state capitol building in Madison was destroyed by fire. The current capitol building was completed in 1917. 3....
5 Fun Facts About June 5 In Wisconsin History
1. On June 5, 1917, Jiminy Cricket creator, Ward Kimball, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kimball later moved to California where he became a Disney animator and worked on films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio. 2. In 1968, Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in California...
5 Fun Facts About June 4 In Wisconsin History
1. On June 4, 1873, the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company opened the first railroad line in Wisconsin, which ran from Milwaukee to La Crosse. 2. In 1919, on June 4th, the Wisconsin legislature ratified the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote....
5 Fun Facts About June 3 In Wisconsin History
1. In 1861, the first Wisconsin soldiers left their homes to fight in the Civil War. They were members of the 1st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment, which eventually became known as the Iron Brigade for their bravery and determination in battle. 2. In 1904, the Ford Motor Company opened a...
5 Fun Facts About June 2 In Wisconsin History
1. On June 2, 1924, the University of Wisconsin-Madison dedicated the new Memorial Union building. The building, which is still in use today, serves as a hub for student activities, events, and social gatherings. 2. June 2, 1865, marked the end of the Civil War in Wisconsin, as the state's...
5 Fun Facts About June 1 In Wisconsin History
1. Reopening of Wisconsin: On June 1, 2020, Wisconsin entered the second phase of reopening from the COVID-19 shutdown. The state allowed restaurants to reopen indoor seating, and bars to operate at limited capacity. This was a significant step forward for the state, which was one of the first to...
5 Fun Facts About May 31 In Wisconsin History
1. On May 31, 1866, the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company was incorporated, linking Milwaukee to the Mississippi River and facilitating transportation of goods and people. 2. In 1902, the Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company began operating streetcar lines in Wauwatosa, a suburb of Milwaukee, improving transportation options...
5 Fun Facts About May 30 In Wisconsin History
1. Wisconsin Became a State May 30, 1848, marks the date when Wisconsin officially became a state, making it the 30th state to be admitted to the union. 2. First State to Recognize Memorial Day On May 30, 1868, General Order No. 11 was issued by General John A. Logan,...
5 Fun Facts About May 29 In Wisconsin History
1. On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin held its first ever constitutional convention in Madison. The convention was held to draft a constitution for the state before it was admitted into the Union. The resulting document was approved by the people and Wisconsin became the 30th state in the Union on...
5 Fun Facts About May 28 In Wisconsin History
1. On May 28, 1892, Wisconsin's first state capitol building burned down. The building, located in Madison, was home to the state government at the time and featured a dome that was made of wood. The fire destroyed the structure, and many important documents and artifacts were lost. 2. On...