1. On April 26, 1945, the town of Pinedale experienced a devastating fire that destroyed many buildings and homes. The fire was caused by a faulty heating system in a local hotel and quickly spread due to strong winds. Several businesses and homes were destroyed, but fortunately there were no fatalities.

2. The first ever Cheyenne Frontier Days was held on April 26, 1897. The event was originally organized to attract tourism and economic development to the city of Cheyenne, and it quickly became a popular annual event. Today, Cheyenne Frontier Days is one of the largest outdoor rodeo and western celebrations in the world.

3. On April 26, 1899, the University of Wyoming was established by an act of the state legislature. The university is located in Laramie and is the only public four-year institution of higher education in the state. It has a total enrollment of over 12,000 students across its undergraduate and graduate programs.

4. On April 26, 1914, the first airplane flight from Denver to Cheyenne was completed by aviator Ben Eielson. The flight was made in a Curtiss Model D biplane and took just over two hours to complete. Eielson later became a famous pilot and explorer, making several contributions to aviation during his career.

5. On April 26, 1928, the Wyoming Highway Patrol was created by an act of the state legislature. The primary responsibility of the highway patrol was to enforce traffic laws and ensure the safety of motorists on Wyoming's roads and highways. Today, the Wyoming Highway Patrol is still active and serves as a division of the state's Department of Transportation.