1. In 1975, a tornado touched down in Omaha, Nebraska, causing extensive damage and killing three people. The tornado was later classified as an F4, with wind speeds between 207-260 mph.

2. On April 6, 1985, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln football team held their annual spring game. This year, however, marked the first time the game was played under the lights, with kickoff at 7:00 pm.

3. In 1895, a major fire broke out in downtown North Platte, Nebraska, destroying several buildings and causing over $100,000 in damage. The fire started in the kitchen of a local restaurant and quickly spread due to high winds.

4. On April 6, 1907, a blizzard hit eastern Nebraska, leaving up to 18 inches of snow in some areas. The storm caused widespread power outages and transportation disruptions, with trains and streetcars unable to operate due to the snow drifts.

5. In 1861, Nebraska Territory held their first census. According to the official count, there were 28,841 people living in the territory at the time, with most residing in the eastern portion near the Missouri River.