Indiana Quick Quiz
1. What year was the Peony named Indiana's state flower?
2. What year was the Wabash River named Indiana's state river?
3. What year was the Cardinal named Indiana's state bird?
4. What year was the Indiana state flag adopted?
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April 26, 1939 The first Crosley automobile was sold. Manufactured in Richmond, Indiana, the tiny two-door convertible weighed less than 1000 pounds and was priced at $250.
April 29, 1896 Dan Patch was foaled in a barn near Oxford, Indiana. He became famous around the world as one of the fastest harness horses of all time.
April 30, 1865 The funeral train for Abraham Lincolln arrived in Indianapolis. His body lay in state in the rotunda of the old Capitol. An estimated 100,000 people passed by the funeral bier.
May 1, 1813 The capital of the Indiana Territory was moved from Vincennes to Corydon.
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Answers: 1. 1957 2. 1996 3. 1933 4. 1917
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