1. In 1869, Wyoming was organized as a territory, with its first governor, John A. Campbell, taking office. Prior to becoming a territory, Wyoming was part of the Dakota territory.

2. In 1882, the first issue of the Cheyenne Daily Sun newspaper was published. The paper would go on to be one of the most influential newspapers in Wyoming history, covering everything from politics to social issues.

3. In 1928, Wyoming's first radio station, KFBC, began broadcasting from Cheyenne. The station would go on to be a major player in the state's broadcasting industry, with a focus on news and local events.

4. In 1941, the town of Thermopolis was hit by a devastating tornado that killed two people and caused significant damage to the town. The tornado was part of a larger system of storms that swept across the region that day.

5. In 2007, a major wildfire broke out in the Medicine Bow National Forest in southeastern Wyoming. The fire burned more than 17,000 acres of forest, forcing the evacuation of several small communities in the area. The fire was eventually contained with the help of hundreds of firefighters and support personnel.