2001 Harold Stassen, perennial presidential candidate/politician, resigned as governor of Minnesota to enlist for WWII, dies at 93
1998 Minnesota LPGA Classic
1998 World Ice Dance Figure Skating Championship in Minnesota
1998 World Mens Figure Skating Championship in Minnesota
1998 Author Tom Clancy confirms he signed agreement to purchase Minnesota Vikings for slightly more than $200 million, an NFL franchise record
1998 NHL's Minnesota franchise selects the nickname Wild
1997 Yanks break Minnesota Twins Brad Radke's string of 12 straight wins
1997 Tower Minnesota temps dip to 24 degrees F
1997 Minnesota Twins retire Kirby Puckett's uniform number
1996 Kirby Puckett, retires from Minnesota Twins
1996 Minnesota Fats, [Rudolf Wanderone Jr], billiard hustler, dies at 82
1995 1st NBA game at General Motors Place, Vancouver Grizzlies beat Minnesota Timberwolves 100-98 in OT
1994 Liselotte Neumann wins Minnesota LPGA Golf Classic
1993 Minnesota Twins beat Cleveland Indians 5-4 in 22 innings
1993 Hiromi Kobayash wins Minnesota LPGA Golf Classic
1993 All star MVP: Kirby Puckett for the Minnesota Twins
1992 Bob Kempainen, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, marathoner, Olympics-66
1992 Minnesota Twin Bert Blyleven is 2nd to win as teenager and 40 year old
1992 Superbowl XXVI: Washington Red Skins beat Buffalo Bills, 37-24 in Minnesota Superbowl MVP: Mark Rypien, Washington, QB
1991 Minnesota Twins win AL pennant beating Toronto in 5 games
1991 Minnesota Twins win a team record 15 games in a row
1991 Stanley Cup: Pittsburgh Penguins beat Minnesota North Star, 4 games to 2
1991 Chicago Blackhawks becomes 1st NHL regular season champion in 20 years to lose in 1st round of the playoffs (To Minnesota North Stars)
1991 NCAA bans University of Minnesota football team from postseason play in 1992
1990 1st NBA game at Target Center, Minnesota Timberwolves beat Mavericks 98-85
1990 New York Yankees hit 6 home runs to beat Minnesota Twins 12-0
1989 Kirby Pucket signs record $3,000,000 per year Minnesota Twins contract
1989 Ground breaking begins in Minnesota on world's largest mall
1989 Minnesota Twin Kirby Puckett becomes 35th to hit 4 doubles in a game
1988 Minnesota Twins pull 2nd triple-play of year and beat Cleveland 6-2
1987 Minnesota Twins win their 1st World Series championship beating St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 3 in 84th World Series
1987 1st indoor World Series game (Minnesota Metrodome)
1987 Minnesota Twins beat Detroit Tigers for AL pennant
1987 Kirby Puckett goes 6-for-6 with 2 home runs in Minnesota 10-6 win over Milwaukee
1987 NBA announces expansion to Charlotte North Carolina and Miami Florida in 1988 and Minneapolis Minnesota and Orlando Florida in 1989
1987 Minnesota sheriff office arrest FBI most wanted, Thomas G. Harrelson
1985 Kent Hrbek signs 5-year, $6 million contract with Minnesota Twins
1984 Cleveland Indians down 0-10 to Minnesota Twins, win 11-10
1984 Carl Pohlad becomes CEO of Minnesota Twins
1984 Amber Kvanli, of Minnesota, crowned America's Junior Miss
1984 Mackay pays $218,718 for 44,166 tickets to keep Twins in Minnesota Twins sell 51,863 tickets but only 6,346 fans show up for the game
1984 Minnesota Twins Kirby Puckett debuts with 4 singles
1984 Edmonton beats Minnesota 12-8 highest-scoring modern NHL game
1983 New Jersey Devils 1st shut-out, beating Minnesota Detroit Red Wings 6-0
1983 Tor Bay Buccaneers James Wilder rushes for 219 yards vs Minnesota Vikings
1983 Minnesota Vikings beat St. Louis Cardinals 28-10 in London, England (NFL expo)
1983 Tony Dorsett sets NFL record with 99-yd rush, Dallas vs Minnesota
1982 New York Islanders and Minnesota North Stars play to an 8-8 tie
1982 Largest crowd ever to see a baseball game in Minnesota 52,279
1981 Stanley Cup: New York Islanders beat Minnesota North Stars, 4 games to 1
1981 Isles tie own rec with 2 shorthanded playoff goals in a pd vs Minnesota
1981 84 penalties (406 mins) assessed for a brawl between NHL Minnesota and Bost
1980 Minnesota Vikings pass for 456 yards against Cleveland Browns, winning 28-24
1980 Macalaster University of St. Paul, Minnesota beating Mount Senario 17-14
1979 U.S.'s 1st artificial blood transfusion occurs at University of Minnesota Hospital
1979 Jamie Duffney, Miss Minnesota Teen USA 1997
1979 Billy Martin is involved in a barroom altercation with Joseph Cooper, a Minnesota marshmallow salesman. Cooper requires 15 stitches
1979 28 degrees F in Embarrass Minnesota
1979 Emory Parnell, St. Paul, Minnesota, actor (Life of Riley), dies at 85
1979 Minnesota Twins trade Rod Carew to California for 4 players
1978 Sarah Cahill, Miss Minnesota Teen USA 1996
1978 1st 6 teams of Women's Pro Basketball League (WBL) granted-Iowa, NJ, Milwaukee, Chicago, Minnesota and Dayton
1978 Nate Richert, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, actor, Harvey-Sabrina
1977 Stephon Marbury, NBA guard, Minnesota Timberwolves
1977 Superbowl XI: Oakland Raiders beat Minnesota Vikings, 32-14 in Pasadena Superbowl MVP: Fred Biletnikoff, Oakland, WR
1976 Kevin Garnett, NBA forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves
1976 Holly Manthei, born in Edina, Minnesota, soccer midfielder/forward 1996 Olympics
1976 Dwayne Rudd, linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings
1975 Superbowl IX: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Minnesota Vikings, 16-6 in New Orleans Superbowl MVP: Franco Harris, Pittsburgh, RB
1974 1st time Washington Caps are shutout as they are beat 6-0 by Minnesota
1974 California Angel Nolan Ryan 3rd no-hitter beats Minnesota Twin, 4-0
1974 Robyn Petroskey, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, figure skater, 1996 Midwest champ
1974 Duane Clemons, linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings
1974 Korey Stringer, NFL tackle for the Minnesota Vikings
1974 Matthew Hatchette, NFL wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings
1974 Sherry Johnson, born in Owatonna, Minnesota, Miss America-Minnesota 1996
1974 Torrian Gray, safety for the Minnesota Vikings
1974 Chris Carr, NBA guard for the Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves
1974 Orlando Bobo, guard for the Minnesota Vikings
1974 Superbowl VIII: Miami Dolphins beat Minnesota Vikings, 24-7 in Houston Superbowl MVP: Larry Csonka, Miami, RB
1974 Paul Grant, NBA center, Minnesota Timberwolves
1973 Minnesota Vikings beat Dallas Cowboys 27-10 in NFC championship game
1973 Keith Washington, NFL defensive end, Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens
1973 Duane Butler, safety for the Minnesota Vikings
1973 Brandon Paulsen, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, greco-roman wrestler, Oly-silv-96
1973 Derrick Alexander, NFL defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings
1973 Robert Tate, wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings
1973 DeJuan Wheat, NBA guard, Minnesota Timberwolves
1973 Moses Ware, NFL wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings
1973 Christy Rowe, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, soccer defender 1996 Olympics
1973 Earl Mackey, NFL linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings
1973 Mark Davis, NBA guard and forward, Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves
1973 Greg DeLong, NFL tight end for the Minnesota Vikings
1973 Antonio Banks, cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings
1973 Harold Morrow, full back for the Minnesota Vikings
1973 Jose White, WLAF/NFL defensive tackle, Minnesota Vikings, Frankfurt Galaxy
1973 Jerome Allen, NBA guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves
1973 Paula Knoll, Moorhead Minnesota, Miss America-Minnesota 1996
1972 Dewayne Washington, NFL cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings
1972 Dewayne Washington, cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings
1972 Francisco Rodriguez, born in Brooklyn, New York, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
1972 David Palmer, NFL wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings
1972 Brad Radke, Eau Claire WI, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
1972 Orlando Thomas, NFL safety for the Minnesota Vikings
1972 Cherokee Parks, NBA center, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves
1972 Hunter Goodwin, tight end for the Minnesota Vikings
1972 Jason Fisk, NFL defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings
1972 Darby Hendrickson, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S. hockey forward 1994 Olympics
1972 27.5 cm rainfall at Fort Ripley, Minnesota, state record
1972 Mitch Berger, punter for the Minnesota Vikings
1972 Andrew Jordan, NFL tight end for the Minnesota Vikings
1972 Bill Curley, NBA forward, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves
1972 Milwaukee Brewers beat Minnesota Twins, 4-3, in 22 innings (started 5/12)
1972 Milwaukee Brewers beat Minnesota Twins, 4-3, in 22 innings (completed 5/13)
1972 Craig Johnson, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, NHL left wing, Los Angeles Kings and 1994 Olympic Team
1972 Robert Smith, NFL running back for the Minnesota Vikings
1972 Richard Becker, Aurora, Illinois, outfielder for the Minnesota Twins
1972 25th NHL All-Star Game: East beats West 3-2 at Minnesota
1972 7' Ohio State center Luke Witte is stomped in face during a brawl in a game with Minnesota
1972 Jay Walker, quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings
1971 Pete Bercich, NFL linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings
1971 James Stewart, NFL running back for the Minnesota Vikings
1971 Amy Peterson, Maplewood, Minnesota, short track skater 1994 Olympics
1971 Matthew Lawton, Gulfport MS, outfielder for the Minnesota Twins
1971 Winona Ryder, born in Minnesota, actress, Heathers, Edward Scissorhand
1971 Lee Gissendaner, NFL/WLAF receiver, Minnesota Vikings, Scottish Claymores
1971 Amp Lee, NFL running back, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams
1971 Chad May, NFL/WLAF quarterback, Minnesota Vikings, Frankfurt Galaxy
1971 Briana Scurry, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, soccer goalkeeper 1996 Olympics
1971 Fernando Smith, NFL defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings
1971 Brett Hauer, born in Edina, Minnesota, NHL defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers
1971 Tanya Beyer, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, playmate, Feb, 1992
1971 Corey Fuller, NFL cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings
1971 Greg Hansell, born in Bellflower, California, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
1971 Isaiah Rider, NBA guard and forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Port Trailblazers
1971 Darrick Martin, NBA guard for the Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves
1971 Shelly Hammonds, NFL safety for the Minnesota Vikings
1971 Karin Smith, Miss Minnesota USA 1996
1971 Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota established
1971 Brenda Lee Armstrong, Albert Lea, Minnesota, Miss Minn-America 1991
1970 Todd Steussie, NFL guard and tackle for the Minnesota Vikings
1970 Robert Griffith, NFL strong safety for the Minnesota Vikings
1970 Qadry Ismail, NFL wide receiver, Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins
1970 Eddie Guardado, Stockton California, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
1970 Oakland A's Vida Blue no-hits Minnesota Twins, 6-0
1970 Everett Lindsay, NFL guard/center for the Minnesota Vikings
1970 Aaron Sele, born in Golden Valley, Minnesota, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
1970 John Roethlisberger, born in Afton, Minnesota, gymnast, Olympics-5th-96
1970 Eric Riley, NBA center, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves
1970 Anthony Prior, NFL cornerback and safety, New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings
1970 Marques Bragg, NBA forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves
1970 Travis Richards, born in Crystal, Minnesota, U.S. hockey defenseman 1994 Olympics
1970 Sarah Thorsett, Winona, Minnesota, 1.5k runner
1970 Scott Stahoviak, born in Waukegan, Ilinois, infielder for the Minnesota Twins
1970 Dave Stevens, Fullerton California, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
1970 Stanley Roberts, NBA center, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves
1970 Superbowl IV: Kansas City Chiefs beat Minnesota Vikings, 23-7 in New Orleans Superbowl MVP: Len Dawson, Kansas City, QB
1970 Daniel Naulty, born in Los Angeles, California, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
1970 John Gerak, NFL tight end/guide, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams
1970 Minnesota Vikings beat Cleveland Browns 27-7 in NFC championship game
1969 Tom Gugliotta, NBA forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves
1969 Charles Mincy, NFL safety, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1969 Sean Briscombe, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, diver 1996 Olympics
1969 Bobby Phillips, WLAF running back, Minnesota Vikings, Frankfurt Galaxy
1969 Minnesota's Harmon Killebrew is voted AL MVP
1969 Matthew Walbeck, Sacramento California, catcher for the Minnesota Twins
1969 Joe Kapp (Minnesota Vikings) passes for 7 touchdowns vs Baltimore Colts (52-14)
1969 Minnesota vs Baltimore, gains 530 yards passing!
1969 Bob Dylan makes surprise appearance at Hibbing HS Minnesota 10th reunion
1969 Marty Cordova, born in Las Vegas, Nevada, outfielder for the Minnesota Twins
1969 Keith Alex, NFL guard for the Minnesota Vikings
1969 David Wheaton, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, tennis star, 1987 U.S. junior boys
1969 Peggy Clasen, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, speed skater 1994 Olympics
1969 Scottie Graham, NFL running back, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals
1969 Ed McDaniel, NFL linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings
1969 Roy Barker, NFL defensive end, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers
1969 Jeff Christy, NFL center for the Minnesota Vikings
1969 Jeff Christy, corner for the Minnesota Vikings
1969 Leonard Wheeler, NFL safety/cornerback, Cin Bengals, Minnesota Vikings
1969 David Dixon, NFL guard for the Minnesota Vikings
1968 Chris Walsh, NFL wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings
1968 Melissa Iverson, Anoka, Minnesota, rower 1996 Olympics
1968 Jeff Brady, NFL linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings
1968 Michelle Kline, Circle Pines, Minnesota, speed skater 1994 Olympics
1968 Mike Trombley, Springfield, Massachusetts, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
1968 Randy Bartz, Roseville, Minnesota, short track skater 1994 Olympics
1968 Greg Briggs, NFL safety, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings
1968 Rich Robertson, Nacogdoches, Texas, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
1968 Ginger Helgeson Nielson, St. Cloud, Minnesota, tennis star
1968 Brad Johnson, NFL quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings
1968 Pat Meares, born in Salina, Kansas, infielder for the Minnesota Twins
1968 Esera Tuaolo, NFL defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings
1968 Chuck Knoblauch, born in Houston, Texas, shortstop, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins
1968 Cleveland Indian Luis Tiant strikes out 19 Minnesota Twins
1968 Scott Aldred, born in Flint, Michigan, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
1968 Leroy Hoard, NFL running back, Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings
1968 James Harris, NFL defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings
1968 Adrian Cooper, NFL tight end for the Minnesota Vikings
1968 Dixon Edwards, NFL linebacker, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings
1968 Marty Morgan, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 180 lbs greco-roman wrestler, 1996 Olympics
1968 Mike Milchin, born in Knoxville, Tennessee, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
1968 Terry Allen, NFL running back, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins
1968 Scott Erickson, born in Long Beach, California, pitcher, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles
1968 Reggie Jordan, NBA guard, Minnesota Timberwolves
1967 John Randle, NFL defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings
1967 Ron George, linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings
1967 Rhonda Kottke, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, WPVA volleyballer
1967 Jake Reed, NFL wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings
1967 Martin Harrison, NFL defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings
1967 Tuineau Alipate, NLF/WLAF linebacker, Frankfurt Galaxy, Minnesota Vikings
1967 Andrew Glover, NFL tight end, Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings
1967 Minnesota Twin Dean Chance perfect games Boston Red Sox, 2-0 in 5 innings
1967 Alfred Jackson, NFL cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings
1967 William "Bill" Carlucci, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, rower 1996 Olympics bronze
1967 Doug West, NBA guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves
1967 Charles Evans, NFL running back for the Minnesota Vikings
1967 Tom Hammonds, NBA forward, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets
1967 Broderick Thomas, NFL linebacker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota, Cowboys
1967 Rick Cunningham, NFL tackle, Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders
1967 Harlon Barnett, NFL safety for the Minnesota Vikings
1966 Ron Coomer, Crest Hill, Illinois, infielder for the Minnesota Twins
1966 Gordy Morgan, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 163 lbs greco-roman wrestler 1996 Olympics
1966 Micheal Williams, NBA guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves
1966 Andrew Lang, NBA center, Minnesota Timberwolves, Milwaukee Bucks
1966 Bob Kempainen, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, marathoner 1996 Olympics
1966 Robert Kempainen, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, marathoner, Oly-1996
1966 5 Minnesota Twins (Rich Rollins, Zolio Versailes, Tony Oliva, Don Michner, and Harmon Killebrew) all homer in 7th inning to beat A's 9-4
1966 Dave Hollins, Buffalo, New York, infielder for the Minnesota Twins
1966 Greg Myers, born in Riverside, California, catcher for the Minnesota Twins
1966 Scott Dill, NFL tackle and guard, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings
1966 Karen Weiss, born in St. Paul Minnesota, LPGA golfer, 1995 Chick-fil-A Charity-7th
1966 Edie Boyer, St. Paul, Minnesota, discus thrower
1966 Anthony Parker, NFL cornerback, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, TB Bucs
1965 Ben Husaby, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, cross country skier 1994 Olympics
1965 Karla Nelson, Pine City, Minnesota, Ms America 1993
1965 Cris Carter, NFL wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings
1965 Donald Frank, NFL cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings
1965 Minnesota gains its 1st AL pennant by defeating Washington, 2-1
1965 Richard Brown, NFL linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings
1964 Randall McDaniel, NFL guard for the Minnesota Vikings
1964 Jerry Ball, NFL defensive tackle, Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings
1964 Chip Hale, Santa Clara California, infielder for the Minnesota Twins
1964 Roberto Kelly, born in Panama, outfielder, New York Yanks, for the Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins
1964 Lee MacLeod Janzen, Austin, Minnesota, PGA golfer, 1993 U.S. Open
1964 Jeff Reboulet, born in Dayton, Ohio, infielder for the Minnesota Twins
1964 Phil Housley, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, NHL defenseman, New Jersey Devils, Team USA 1998 Olympics
1964 Kevin Tapani, Des Moines, Iowa, pitcher, Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins
1963 Carol Peterka, Little Falls, Minnesota, team handball back court, Oly-92, 96
1963 Sam Mitchell, NBA forward, Minnesota Timberwolves
1963 Anthony Webb, NBA guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves
1963 Robert Seguso, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, tennis star
1963 Terry Porter, NBA guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves
1963 Jack Del Rio, NFL linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings
1963 Randall Cunningham, NFL QB, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings
1963 Sharon June Howe Pederson, born in Glencoe, Minnesota, rocker, Vixen-Rev It Up
1963 Fuad Reveiz, NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings
1963 Heidemarie M Stefanyshyn-Piper, St. Paul, Minnesota, Lt Cmdr USN/astronaut
1963 Tracy Caulkins, Winona, Minnesota, swimmer, Olympic-3 gold-1984
1962 Mike Saxon, NFL punter for the Minnesota Vikings
1962 Roxy Dora Petrucci, born in Rochester, Minnesota, rock drummer, Vixen-Rev It Up
1962 Kirby Puckett, centerfielder for the Minnesota Twins
1962 Terry Steinbach, born in New Ulm, Minnesota, catcher for the Oakland A's
1961 Rick Aguilera, San Gabriel California, pitcher for the Minnesota Twins
1961 Janice Lynn Kuehnemund, St. Paul, Minnesota, rocker, Vixen-Rev It Up
1961 Joel Otto, Elk River, Minnesota, NHL center, Philadelphia Flyers, Team USA Oly-1998
1961 Minnesota Vikings' 1st NFL game (beat Chicago Bears 37-13)
1961 Chris Hinton, NFL guard for the Minnesota Vikings
1961 Todd Boonstra, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, cross country skier 1994 Olympics
1961 Baltimore Oriole Jim Gentile hits 2 grand slams (9 RBIs) vs Minnesota Twins
1961 Mike Kingery, born in St. James, Minnesota, outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates
1961 Mike Morris, NFL center for the Minnesota Vikings
1961 Deb[ra] Richardson, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, beach volleyballer 1996 Olympics
1960 Mary Ostergren, St. Paul, Minnesota, biathelete 1994 Olympics
1960 AL approves Washington Senators move to become Minnesota Twins and announces franchises in LA and Washington D.C. for 1961
1960 Lauren Gregg, born in Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. women's soccer coach 1996 Olympics
1960 Mike Leach, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, tennis star
1960 NFL announces Dallas Cowboys (1960) and Minnesota Vikings (1961) franchises
1959 Scott D Vangen, Granite Falls, Minnesota, astronaut
1959 Ann Henricksson, St. Paul Minnesota, tennis star
1959 Kim Bauer, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, LPGA golfer, 1993 Minnesota LPGA Classic-30th
1959 Cindy Rarick, born in Glenwood, Minnesota, LPGA golfer, 1991 Northgate Computer
1959 Bob Dylan graduates Hibbing HS in Minnesota
1959 Dave Christian, Minnesota, NHL right wing, Washington Caps, Olympics gold 1980
1959 Jim Eisenreich, born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, outfielder, Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Marlins
1959 13th NBA Championship: Bost Celtics sweep Minnesota Lakers in 4 games Boston Celtics wins 8th straight title
1959 Thomas Edward Lehman, born in Austin, Minnesota, PGA golfer, 1994 Memorial Tournament
1959 Kelly Lynch, born in Golden Walley, Minnesota, actress, Warm Summer Rain, Cocktail
1958 Sheree J Wilson, Rochester, Minnesota, actress, Our Family Honor, Dallas
1958 O+>, Prince, [Rogers Nelson], Minnesota, rocker/actor, 1999, Purple Rain
1957 Ethan Coen, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, producer, Miller's Crossing, Barton Fink
1957 Duane G. Carey, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, major USAF/astronaut
1956 Edddie Murray, NFL kicker, Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings
1956 Paul Molitor, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, infielder, Mn Twins, 1993 World Series MVP
1956 John James, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, actor, Jeff Colby-Dynasty
1956 Biggest NBA margin of victory - Minnesota Lakers-133, St. Louis Hawks-75
1955 Jack Morris, St. Paul, Minnesota, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
1954 Joel Coen, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, actor/dir, Spies Like Us, Barton Fink
1953 Roberta Leighton, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, actress, Ginger-Days of Our Lives
1953 Louie Anderson, born in Minnesota, comedian, Ratboy, Wrong Guys
1950 Merrill Ashley, St. Paul, Minnesota, ballerina, New York City Ballet
1950 Chuck Foreman, NFL running back for the Minnesota Vikings
1950 Julia Duffy, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, actress, Stephanie-Newhart, Baby Talk
1950 Tony Papenfuss, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Daryl-Newhart
1950 Harvey Jacob Alperin, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, actor, Cocktail
1949 Claudia Jennings, [Mary Ellen Chestrerton], Minnesota, playmate, Nov, 1969
1949 Ahmad Rashad, [Bobby Moore], NFL receiver for the Minnesota Vikings/sportscaster
1949 Jessica Lange, born in Cloquet, Minnesota, actress, King Kong, Tootsie
1949 3rd NBA Championship: Minnesota Lakers beat Washington Capitols, 4 games to 2
1948 Dale A Gardner, Fairmont, Minnesota, Cmdr USN/astronaut, STS 8, STS 51A
1948 4 Duluth Minnesota Dukes (St. Louis Cardinals Class C farm team) die in crash
1947 Cheryl Tiegs, born in Minnesota, model, Sports Illustrated
1947 Dorothy Lyman, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, All my Children, Naomi-Mama's Family
1945 Alan Page, NFL defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings
1945 WLB-AM in Minneapolis Minnesota changes call letters to KUOM
1944 Loni Anderson, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, actress, Jennifer-WKRP in Cincinnati
1943 Jerilyn Britz, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, LPGA golfer, 1979 U.S. Women's Open
1942 Garrison Keillor, born in Minnesota, PBS radio personality, Prairie Home Companion
1941 7th Heisman Trophy Award: Bruce Smith, Minnesota (HB)
1941 Bob Dylan, [Zimmerman], Minnesota, singer and songwriter, Blowin' in Wind
1941 Alf Clausen, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, orch leader, Mary, Simpsons
1941 Blizzard hits North Dakota and Minnesota killing 60
1941 Bridget Hanley, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, actress, Here Come the Brides
1940 Fran Tarkenton, born in Richmond, Virginia, NFL QB, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings
1939 Joe Kapp, NFL QB, Minnesota Vikings, Boston Patriots, Houston Oilers
1939 Mike Farrell, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, actor, BJ Honeycutt-M*A*S*H, Battered
1938 James Katt, pitcher/sportscaster, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins
1938 Francine York, Aurora, Minnesota, actress, Slattery's People
1938 Karl Soderlund, born in Duluth, Minnesota, Mr. Sally Jesse Raphael
1938 Sylvia Chase, St. Paul, Minnesota, newscaster, ABC Weekend News, 20/20
1936 114 degrees F (46 degrees C), Moorhead, Minnesota (state record)
1936 Harmon Killebrew, baseball player, Minnesota Twins
1936 1st ski jumping tournament, Red Wing, Minnesota
1935 John McCartan, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, ice hockey player, Oly-gold-60
1935 Tippi Hedren, born in Minnesota, actress, The Birds, Marnie, Bold and Beautiful
1934 Ed Flanders, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, actor, Dr. Westphall-St. Elsewhere
1934 Kate Millett, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, feminist/author, Sexual Politics
1934 David F. Durenberger, Minnesota, Sen-R-MN, 1978-
1930 Tiny Little, Jr., Worthington, Minnesota, pianist, Lawrence Welk Show
1930 Tommy Cook, Duluth, Minnesota, actor, Missile to the Moon
1930 34th U.S. Golf Open: Bobby Jones shoots a 287 at Interlachen CC Minnesota
1929 Christopher George, Royal Oak, Minnesota, actor, Rat Patrol, Immortal
1928 Hugh McElhenny, NFL halfback, SF, Minnesota, Giants, Detroit
1928 Marion Ross, Albert Lea, Minnesota, actress, Marion-Happy Days, Brooklyn Bridge
1928 Donald E Petersen, Minnesota, exec, Ford Motors
1928 Walter Fritz Mondale, born in Ceylon, Minnesota, Sen-D-Minn, 42nd VP, 1977-81
1927 Barbara Payton, Cloquet, Minnesota, actress, Dallas, Trapped, Bad Blonde
1927 Midge Decter, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, anti woman's lib, Liberated Woman...
1927 [Harold] Bud Grant, Wisconsin, CFL/NFL player and coach, Winnipeg, Minnesota
1925 Peter Graves, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, actor, James Phelps-Mission Impossible
1924 Arlene Dahl, Minneapolis Minnesota, actress/TV panelist, Ambush
1923 James Arness, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, actor, Matt Dillon-Gunsmoke, Thing
1922 Charles M Schulz, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, cartoonist, Peanuts
1922 Judy Garland, born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, actress and singer, Wizard of Oz
1922 Tony Charmoli, Minnesota, choreographer, Cher, Julie Andrew
1921 Jane Russell, born in Bemidji, Minnesota, full-figured actress, Outlaw
1920 Ralph Meeker, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, actor, Anderson Tapes, Night Stalker
1920 Patty Andrews, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, vocalist, Andrews Sisters
1918 Cloquet Minnesota and 25 other communities destroyed by forest fire, 559 die
1918 Forest fire in Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin kills about 800
1918 Jane Frazee, born in Duluth, Minnesota, actress and singer, Alice-Beulah
1918 Patty Berg, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, LPGA golfer, 1938 U.S. Amateur
1918 Maxene Andrews, Minnesota, singer, Andrew Sisters-Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
1917 Don Herbert, born in Waconia, Minnesota, scientist/TV host, Watch Mr. Wizard
1916 Eugene J. McCarthy, born in Watkins, Minnesota, Sen-D-Minn, President candidate 1968
1915 Larry Gates, St. Paul, Minnesota, actor, Guiding Light, Body Snatchers
1915 Cy Walter, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, pianist, 3's Company
1915 Laverne Andrews, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, singer, Andrews Sisters
1914 Carl Wickman begins Greyhound, the 1st U.S. bus line, in Minnesota
1914 Greyhound Bus Co begins in Minnesota
1913 Gig Young, St. Cloud, Minnesota, actor, They Shoot Horses Don't They
1913 17th Boston Marathon won by Fritz Carlson of Minnesota in 2:25:14.8
1912 Richard Carlson, Minnesota, actor, All I Desire, Flat Top, Valley of Gwangi
1910 E. G. Marshall, born in Owatonna, Minnesota, actor, Playhouse 90, Chicago Hope
1910 E. G. Marshall, born in Owatonna, Minnesota, actor, Lawrence-Defenders, Caine Mutiny
1910 Izler Solomon, St. Paul, Minnesota, conductor
1909 1st U.S. university school of nursing established, University of Minnesota
1909 Franc Albertson, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, actor, Psycho, Alice Adams
1908 Lew Ayres, Minnesota, actor, All Quiet on Western Front, Dr. Kildare
1908 Maurice H. Stans, born in Shakope, Minnesota, Secretary of Commerce, 1969-72
1907 Joan Davis, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, actress, I Married Joan
1907 Harold Stassen, St. Paul, Minnesota, Gov-R-Minn, perennial President candidate
1906 Ross Lee Finney, Wells Minnesota, composer, Landscapes Remembered
1906 Lowell Gilmore, Minnesota, actor, Living Christ Series
1903 Kay Boyle, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, novelist, Plagued by Nightingales
1903 -59 degrees F (-51 degrees C), Pokegama Dam, Minnesota (state record)
1901 Ignatius Donnelly, U.S. attorney/lt-governor (Minnesota), dies at 69
1899 Gale Sondergard, Litchfield, Minnesota, actress, Cat and Canary, Road to Rio
1898 Walter Abel, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, actor, Suspicion, Dream Girl
1898 Herbert Elwell, Minneapolis Minnesota, composer, Happy Hypocrite
1897 Walter Greaza, St. Paul, Minnesota, actor, Martin Kane Private Eye
1896 Edith Day, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1894 Warren William, [Krech], Aitkin, Minnesota, actor, Caesar in Cleopatra
1894 Forest fires destroy Hinckley Minnesota: about 600 die
1893 Richard Dix, St. Paul Minnesota, actor, 10 Commandments, Cimarron
1892 Emory Parnell, St. Paul Minnesota, actress, Rocket Man, County Fair
1892 J Paul Getty, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, oil magnate, Getty Oil
1892 James M. Cain, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, novelist, Postman Always Rings Twice
1892 William Demarest, St. Paul, Minnesota, actor, Uncle Charlie-My 3 Sons
1890 Billy House, Minnesota, actor, Imitation of Life, Bedlam, Egg and I
1889 DeWitt Wallace, St. Paul, Minnesota, publisher, founded Readers Digest, 1921
1887 Blanche Yurka, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, actress, Taxi, Tale of 2 Cities
1887 Aurora Ski Club of Red Wing, Minnesota became the 1st U.S. ski club
1886 Aurora Ski Club, 1st in U.S., founded in Minnesota
1879 James Shields (D) elected U.S. senator from Missouri after previously serving as U.S. senator from Illinois and Minnesota
1862 Sioux Indians begin uprising in Minnesota
1861 William James Mayo, surgeon/co-founder Mayo clinic in Minnesota
1858 Minnesota admitted as 32nd U.S. state
1849 Minnesota Territory is organizes
1849 Territory of Minnesota organizes
1844 Iron ore discovered in Minnesota's Mesabi Mountains
1830 3 Indian tribes, Sioux, Sauk and Fox, signs a treaty giving the U.S. most of Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri
1803 Levin Minnesota Powell, Commander Union Navy, died in 1885
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