Happy Birthday Minnesota

That's right, Minnesota is 159 years old today.

Minnesota joined the union as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858, here's is what was happening that year:

• A pencil with an attached eraser was given a patent in the United States.
• The 'Wedding March' becomes a popular wedding recessional after being used at the marriage of Queen Victoria's daughter.
• The first comet was photographed.
• James Buchanan was President and the first of the historically famous Lincoln–Douglas debates are held.
• Macy's opens for business in New York
• What cost $10 in 1858 would cost $281.47 now.
• Henry H. Sibley was the first Governor of Minnesota.