1. On April 19, 1880, the University of Wyoming was founded, becoming the first institution of higher education in the state. Today, the university is located in Laramie and offers over 190 programs of study.

2. The first public park in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Lions Park, was dedicated on April 19, 1911. The park is home to a zoo, train ride, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

3. On April 19, 1934, the infamous "Bloody Sunday" shootout occurred in Alkali Creek, Wyoming. Two FBI agents and two men suspected of robbing a bank were killed in the gunfight.

4. On April 19, 1977, the Wyoming State Capitol building in Cheyenne was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The building, which was completed in 1890, features a dome covered in 24-karat gold leaf.

5. In 1995, on April 19, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was bombed, killing 168 people and injuring hundreds more. Although this tragedy did not take place in Wyoming, it had a profound impact on the state and the entire nation.