Today is the anniversary of Montana being admitted to our United States of America.
Date of Admittance: November 8, 1889
Parentage: The word "montana" comes from the Spanish word for "mountain." When the territory was being considered for statehood, several Senators pointed out that the name was somewhat....dull. They named in Montana anyway. The territory was separated from the Idaho Territory after it was purchased as part of the Louisiana Purchase from France, whostole acquired it from the Native Americans.
Parentage: The word "montana" comes from the Spanish word for "mountain." When the territory was being considered for statehood, several Senators pointed out that the name was somewhat....dull. They named in Montana anyway. The territory was separated from the Idaho Territory after it was purchased as part of the Louisiana Purchase from France, who
Place in the Family
Number 41
Montana is sandwiched between
the Dakotas (#39/#40 11-2-89)
and Washington (11-11-89)
Motto
"Oro y Plata (Gold & Silver)"
Nice that it's Spanish instead of Latin
Nick-Name
Number 41
Montana is sandwiched between
the Dakotas (#39/#40 11-2-89)
and Washington (11-11-89)
Motto
"Oro y Plata (Gold & Silver)"
Nice that it's Spanish instead of Latin
Nick-Name
There is no "officially recognized
nick-name for Montana
Big Sky Country
is the one I like the best
On the License Plate
A mountain range, skull of a steer,
and the words "Big Sky Country"
On the License Plate
A mountain range, skull of a steer,
and the words "Big Sky Country"
A blue banner with the state seal and the name of the state.!
With all that beauty in the state,
With all that beauty in the state,
THIS is all they could come up with?
First City You Probably Think of
When You Think Montana:
Butte?
Actual State Capital: Helena
Actual State Capital: Helena
State Size (Area) is 4th of 50.
Population is closer to 44th of 50.
(per 2000 Census figures)
Montana Sports: Population is closer to 44th of 50.
(per 2000 Census figures)
None!
(see population note above)
(see population note above)
Anybody From Montana
Ever Grow Up To Be President?
Nope.
Ever Grow Up To Be President?
Nope.
Good vs Evil
(movie edition)
Dennis Hopper vs Kyle MacLachlan
in David Lynch's classic BLUE VELVET
(movie edition)
in David Lynch's classic BLUE VELVET
Famous People from Montana
Gary Cooper
Academy Award winning actor
Martha Raye
comedienne, singer, actress
Michael Mansfield
US Senator, Ambassador to Japan
Chet Huntley
NBC News Anchorman
Brent Musburger
CBS Sports Reporter
Phil JacksonBrent Musburger
CBS Sports Reporter
NBA Coach
David Lynch
movie director
Peggy Hill
house-wife
A Song For You....
I can't believe I couldn't find a Montana song!!
So here's HANNAH MONTANA
"The Climb"
So here's HANNAH MONTANA
"The Climb"
Written by Jessi Alexander & Jon Mabe
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