1. In 1890, April 25 marked the founding of the town of Lysite in Fremont County. The town was started by a group of settlers who discovered oil in the area, and it quickly grew into a hub of activity for the oil industry in Wyoming.
2. In 1945, the Wyoming State Legislature declared April 25 as Arbor Day in Wyoming. This decision was made to encourage the planting of trees throughout the state, and it continues to be celebrated annually with tree-planting ceremonies and other events.
3. On April 25, 2006, a major wildfire broke out in southeastern Wyoming near the town of Wheatland. The fire burned over 25,000 acres of land and destroyed several homes and buildings in the area before it was finally contained several days later.
4. In 1920, the Wyoming State Legislature approved a bill allowing women to serve on juries in the state. This decision was a significant milestone in women's rights and helped pave the way for further advances in gender equality.
5. On April 25, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act, which established Yellowstone as the first national park in the world. Today, the park is a popular destination for tourists from around the globe and remains a symbol of Wyoming's natural beauty and conservation efforts.