6 Cool And Amazing Facts About Kentucky

Kentucky is the 26th most populous and 37th largest of the 50 states that make up the United States. It is located in the United States’ east south-central region. Kentucky became the 15th state to join the union when it was granted statehood on June 1, 1792. It shares a border with seven neighboring countries.

Here are some amazing facts about Kentucky.

1. The Kentucky Derby, held in Louisville, is the world’s oldest continually held horse event. It’s also the Triple Crown’s first and most well-known leg.

2. On the first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby is place. It is referred regarded as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” or “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” in the United States due to its approximate duration.

3. At the 1883 Southern Exposition in Louisville, Thomas Edison demonstrated the electric light bulb to the public for the first time. More than 4,500 light bulbs were used to illuminate the show at night, according to some reports, making it the largest display set of Thomas Edison’s recently produced incandescent lights.

4. A enormous sundial’s shadow strikes the name of each veteran on the day of their death at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Frankfort.