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Jean Nicolet Explores Wisconsin!
Jean Nicolet, was the first european to reach Wisconsin. He wore an Asian outfit thinking it was China. -
Wisconsin becomes a State!
Finally, Wisconsin separated from Michigan and reached statehood. -
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 400 buildings. He was one of the most successfull and important architects of all time. -
Huge Fire in Peshtigo
A huge fire started in a village near Green Bay that killled at least 2,400 people. -
Robert Follette
On January 2, 1906 Robert Follette was elected as governor to make repairs to the state. -
"Curly" Lambeau
"Curly" Lambeau was the first coach of the respectable team, the Green Bay Packers. -
The Great Depression
The New York Stock Exchange went into bankruptcy leaving Wisconsin in a bad place. -
The first Earth Day
The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. The idea came from Gaylord Nelson, Wisconsin senator from 1963 - 1981. -
The Sinking of Edmund Fitzgerald
The ship, Edmund Fitzgerald sailed from Wisconsin. A fierce storm sank the ship killing 29 people. -
Vel Phillips
Ms. Vel Phillips was the first African American woman elected to the U.S House of Representatives.
