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5 Fun Facts About April 3 In Tennessee History
1. On April 3, 1865, Union troops under General George Stoneman clashed with Confederate forces under General John Vaughn at the Battle of Saltville in Virginia. The Union soldiers destroyed the town's saltworks, seriously damaging the Confederacy's ability to produce salt, a critical resource for preserving food and curing hides....
5 Fun Facts About April 2 In Tennessee History
As an AI language model, I do not possess personal beliefs or ability to comprehend the concept of interestingness. However, here are some notable events that occurred in Tennessee history on April 2: 1. In 1791, the first white settlers arrived in Knoxville, Tennessee, led by James White. They settled...
5 Fun Facts About April 1 In Tennessee History
1. Tennessee becomes a state April 1st marks the anniversary of when Tennessee became the 16th state in the United States. On this day in 1796, Tennessee was admitted to the Union as a free state, allowing it to enjoy full representation in Congress and participate in the political life...
5 Fun Facts About March 31 In Tennessee History
1. In 1806, Andrew Jackson killed Charles Dickinson in a duel in Dickson County, Tennessee. The dispute arose over a horse race and Dickinson had insulted Jackson's wife. Jackson allowed Dickinson to shoot first, knowing he was a skilled marksman, but miraculously Jackson was only wounded by the bullet. Jackson...
5 Fun Facts About March 30 In Tennessee History
1. On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in Washington D.C. Hinckley had lived in Tennessee for several years prior to the assassination attempt. 2. March 30, 1867, marked the date when the Tennessee state legislature abolished the system of convict leasing....
5 Fun Facts About March 29 In Tennessee History
1. On March 29, 1865, the Confederate Army of Tennessee officially surrendered to Union forces at Bennett Place in Durham, North Carolina. This surrender marked the end of major Confederate military resistance in the American Civil War. 2. The first recorded performance of professional basketball in Tennessee took place on...
5 Fun Facts About March 28 In Tennessee History
1. In 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Memphis, Tennessee, where he gave his famous "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech at the Mason Temple. The next day, he was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. 2. In 1862, the Battle of Glorieta Pass took place in New...
5 Fun Facts About March 27 In Tennessee History
1. In 1865, just a few weeks after the end of the Civil War, Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston surrendered to Union General William T. Sherman in Durham, North Carolina. This surrender effectively ended the war in Tennessee, which had been a key battleground throughout the conflict. 2. On March...
5 Fun Facts About March 26 In Tennessee History
1. In 1790, the first United States Census began. Tennessee, which was then known as the Southwest Territory, was also included in the count. The initial census revealed that the Southwest Territory had a population of around 35,000. 2. On March 26, 1804, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a law...
5 Fun Facts About March 25 In Tennessee History
1. The Battle of Thompson's Station: On March 25, 1863, the Confederate Army clashed with the Union Army near Thompson's Station. After a fierce battle, the Confederates emerged victorious and took more than 1,000 Union soldiers and supplies as prisoners. 2. Creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority: On March 25,...
5 Fun Facts About March 24 In Tennessee History
1. In 1923, the Tennessee Legislature passed a bill to change the name of “Camp Tomlinson” to “Camp Sam Davis” in honor of the Confederate hero who was hanged by Union troops on November 27, 1863, in Pulaski, Tennessee. 2. On March 24, 1870, the Tennessee Legislature passed a bill...
5 Fun Facts About March 23 In Tennessee History
1. In 1862, Confederate forces under General Earl Van Dorn attacked Union forces led by General William S. Rosecrans at the Battle of Lavergne, Tennessee. Although the Confederates initially gained ground, they were ultimately repelled by Union reinforcements and forced to retreat. 2. Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver was born on...