This Day in Minnesota History

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1887

Horsecars begin hauling passengers in St. Cloud.

1951

Dave Winfield is born in St. Paul. He may be the most versatile athlete the state has produced. Based on his performance at the University of Minnesota, professional teams in three different sports basketball, football, and baseball would draft him. His choice would be baseball and he would play for several teams, including the Twins, accumulating twelve all-star game appearances, 3,110 career hits, and 465 home runs. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.

1977

Rosalie Wahl is the first female justice appointed to the state supreme court.

1997

International passenger ship traffic returns to Minnesota when the Columbus, carrying a load of German passengers, visits the Duluth-Superior harbor.