he fighting on May 5-7, 1864, produced nearly 30,000 casualties without giving either side a clear victory. The 2nd, 5th, 6th and 7th Wisconsin Infantry regiments fought at the Battle of the Wilderness.
1932 - Illegal Distillery Discovered in Janesville
On this date Rupert E. Fessenden, Rock County's chief deputy, discovered the largest ever illegal liquor distillery in southern Wisconsin. The distillery was found on the old Frances Willard estate south of the Wisconsin School for the Blind. Ironically, Willard was one of the founders of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. [Source: Janesville Gazette].
1956 - 35th Million Vehicle Produced at GM Plant
On this date General Motor's Chevrolet Division produced its 35th million vehicle, a gold 1957 Bel Air sport coupe, or "hardtop," at the Janesville plant. For photos and stories about Wisconsin's automotive industry, visit the page devoted to Automobile Culture at Turning Points in Wisconsin History. [Source: Janesville Gazette]
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