1. In 1861, the first Colorado Territorial Legislature was convened in Denver. This marked an important step in Colorado’s journey towards statehood, as it had just been organized as a territory the year before.

2. In 1905, the Colorado River Flood devastated parts of Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. The flood was caused by a combination of heavy snowmelt and rain, and resulted in millions of dollars in damage and multiple deaths.

3. In 1951, the University of Colorado became the first university in the United States to offer a degree in aerospace engineering. The program was developed in response to the growing interest in space exploration following World War II.

4. In 1970, the Colorado State Capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Capitol building, which was completed in 1908, is known for its distinctive dome and houses the offices of the Governor and the Colorado General Assembly.

5. In 2014, the Denver Broncos announced that they had signed former New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, to a one-day contract. The signing was part of a promotion for the Patriots-Broncos game on November 2nd of that year, and allowed Denver fans to “experience” having Brady on their team for a day.