Montana

Some of the key events about Montana

• 1862

  The Crow Creek Massacre resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Native Americans
• 1864

  Montana Territory was established by the U.S. government
• 1876

  The Battle of Little Bighorn took place, marking a significant event in Native American history
• 1876

  The Battle of Little Bighorn led to significant loss of life
• 1889

  Montana was admitted as the 41st state of the United States
• 1902

  Glacier National Park was established, preserving over 1 million acres of pristine wilderness
• 1908

  A massive wildfire known as the "Big Burn" devastated large areas of Montana's forests
• 1916

  The first woman was elected to the U.S. Congress from Montana
• 1917

  The Speculator Mine disaster in Butte killed 168 miners
• 1918

  The influenza pandemic caused widespread deaths across Montana
• 1923

  Yellowstone National Park's northern entrance arch was dedicated
• 1929

  The Great Depression severely impacted Montana's economy and agriculture
• 1959

  The Berkeley Pit, one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world, began operations
• 1964

  A devastating flood caused extensive damage and loss of life in Montana
• 1972

  Montana adopted a new state constitution, considered one of the most progressive in the nation
• 1988

  Yellowstone National Park fires led to significant changes in fire management policies
• 1988

  Yellowstone National Park experienced severe wildfires that burned nearly 800,000 acres
• 2011

  An oil pipeline rupture spilled crude oil into the Yellowstone River
• 2016

  The American Prairie Reserve reached 353,000 acres, becoming one of the largest wildlife reserves in the continental United States
• 2017

  Montana experienced its worst drought in 30 years, severely impacting agriculture

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