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'''1887:''' [http://www3.gendisasters.com/wisconsin/5058/marshfield,-wi-fire,-jun-1887 Marshfield] almost destroyed by fire. | '''1887:''' [http://www3.gendisasters.com/wisconsin/5058/marshfield,-wi-fire,-jun-1887 Marshfield] almost destroyed by fire. | ||
'''1889:''' [http://www3.gendisasters.com/wisconsin/5251/ashland%2C-wi-mine-fire%2C-apr-1889 Mine Fire] occured in Ashland, putting 400 miners out of work. | |||
'''1898:''' The [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines. Technically, Wisconsin troops in the Spanish-American War were part of the state's [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/military/national_guard/ National Guard]. Official service record information is found within certain Adjutant General's records held by the [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/military/spanish_american_war/index.asp Archives]. There is an alphabetical index, which is useful in determining if a given individual served in a Wisconsin unit during the Spanish American War. <ref> [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/military/spanish_american_war/index.asp Wisconsin Historical Society] </ref> | '''1898:''' The [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines. Technically, Wisconsin troops in the Spanish-American War were part of the state's [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/military/national_guard/ National Guard]. Official service record information is found within certain Adjutant General's records held by the [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/military/spanish_american_war/index.asp Archives]. There is an alphabetical index, which is useful in determining if a given individual served in a Wisconsin unit during the Spanish American War. <ref> [http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/military/spanish_american_war/index.asp Wisconsin Historical Society] </ref> | ||
'''1912:''' A washed out bridge caused a [http://www3.gendisasters.com/wisconsin/5238/camp-douglas%2C-wi-train-plunges-through-bridge%2C-sep-1912 train to plunge] into the Lemonweir River near Camp Douglas carrying all of the passengers and cars downstream. | |||
'''1917:''' Large numbers of African Americans from the rural South begin moving to Wisconsin communities, including Racine, Beloit and Milwaukee. | '''1917:''' Large numbers of African Americans from the rural South begin moving to Wisconsin communities, including Racine, Beloit and Milwaukee. | ||
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'''1930's:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression The Great Depression] closed many factories and mills. Many small farms were abandoned, and many families moved to cities. | '''1930's:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression The Great Depression] closed many factories and mills. Many small farms were abandoned, and many families moved to cities. | ||
'''1930:''' [http://www3.gendisasters.com/wisconsin/12401/kenosha-wi-train-auto-collision-feb-1930 Train And Auto Collision] occurred in Kenosha killing 11 and injuring 100. | |||
'''1940–1945:''' World War II. 332,000 Wisconsin residents serve in U.S. military, including 9,000 women. 8,390 Wisconsinites died in this war. Over 50.6 million men ages 18 to 65 registered with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Training_and_Service_Act_of_1940 Selective Service]. For information concerning records about this war see the [[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II Military Records]] page. <ref> McIntosh, James F. Wisconsin at war. Black Earth, WI: Trails Books, 2002. 157 pages. This collection of interviews with Wisconsin veterans focuses on those serving in World War II. There are two brief interviews with World War I veterans Golden Barritt, of Barron, Wisconsin, and Ray Fuller. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49982555 Worldcat] </ref> | '''1940–1945:''' World War II. 332,000 Wisconsin residents serve in U.S. military, including 9,000 women. 8,390 Wisconsinites died in this war. Over 50.6 million men ages 18 to 65 registered with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Training_and_Service_Act_of_1940 Selective Service]. For information concerning records about this war see the [[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II Military Records]] page. <ref> McIntosh, James F. Wisconsin at war. Black Earth, WI: Trails Books, 2002. 157 pages. This collection of interviews with Wisconsin veterans focuses on those serving in World War II. There are two brief interviews with World War I veterans Golden Barritt, of Barron, Wisconsin, and Ray Fuller. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49982555 Worldcat] </ref> | ||
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'''1964–1972:''' More than 57,000 Wisconsin residents served in [http://www.vietnamwar.com/ Vietnam War] 1,239 did not return. For more information see the [[United States Military in the Korean War 1950 to 1953 and Vietnam War 1964 to 1972|Vietnam War]] page. | '''1964–1972:''' More than 57,000 Wisconsin residents served in [http://www.vietnamwar.com/ Vietnam War] 1,239 did not return. For more information see the [[United States Military in the Korean War 1950 to 1953 and Vietnam War 1964 to 1972|Vietnam War]] page. | ||
'''1985:''' [http://www3.gendisasters.com/wisconsin/5258/milwaukee%2C-wi-jetliner-crashes-takeoff-killing-31%2C-sep-1985 Jetliner Crashes] On Takeoff Killing 31 in MIlwaukee. | |||
'''1990:''' Wisconsin's population reaches 4,891,769 | '''1990:''' Wisconsin's population reaches 4,891,769 | ||
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*[http://www.cyndislist.com/wi.htm Cyndi's List] for Wisconsin provides many links pertaining to the history of the State. | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/wi.htm Cyndi's List] for Wisconsin provides many links pertaining to the history of the State. | ||
*[http://historical-county.newberry.org/website/Wisconsin/documents/WI_Commentary.htm Commentary on Wisconsin] gives an Atlas of Wisconsin's Historical County Boundaries | *[http://historical-county.newberry.org/website/Wisconsin/documents/WI_Commentary.htm Commentary on Wisconsin] gives an Atlas of Wisconsin's Historical County Boundaries | ||
*[http://www3.gendisasters.com/category/united-states/wisconsin Disasters in Wisconsin] | |||
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wialhn/ Doorway to Wisconsin] is the American Local History Network (ALHN) who furnishes students, educators, and genealogical researchers with historical and genealogical information. | *[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wialhn/ Doorway to Wisconsin] is the American Local History Network (ALHN) who furnishes students, educators, and genealogical researchers with historical and genealogical information. | ||
*[http://www.uwgb.edu/wisfrench/library/articles/metis.htm French-Indian Intermarriage And The Creation Of Métis Society] the impact of the French in the 1600's. | *[http://www.uwgb.edu/wisfrench/library/articles/metis.htm French-Indian Intermarriage And The Creation Of Métis Society] the impact of the French in the 1600's. | ||