April 29 has many significant events in Nebraska history. Here are five interesting facts:

1. In 1858, the Omaha Claim Club was organized in order to illegally claim land in Omaha. This was the beginning of the city's real estate boom.

2. In 1862, a team of meteorologists arrived in Nebraska to observe the solar eclipse that occurred that day. This work laid the foundation for modern weather science.

3. In 1930, the University of Nebraska announced that it would begin construction on a new football stadium. Now known as Memorial Stadium, it is one of the largest and most iconic stadiums in the country.

4. In 1955, the first television station in Omaha, KMTV, began broadcasting. This marked a significant milestone in the city's media landscape.

5. In 2009, Nebraska became the first state to pass a law banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors. This legislation was a response to concerns about the health risks associated with e-cigarettes.