1. In 1873, the town of Kearney was officially incorporated in Nebraska. Located in the central part of the state, Kearney was named after Fort Kearny, a nearby U.S. Army post.

2. On April 8, 1925, a large fire broke out in downtown Scottsbluff, Nebraska, destroying several buildings and causing extensive damage to others. The fire was said to have started in a local theater and quickly spread to other structures, including a hotel and several shops.

3. In 1935, a major dust storm known as Black Sunday swept across Nebraska and other parts of the Midwest. The storm was one of the worst in U.S. history, and was caused by a combination of drought, high winds, and poor farming practices.

4. On April 8, 1941, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new football stadium, Memorial Stadium. The stadium, which was completed later that year, has since become one of the most iconic college football venues in the country.

5. In 1952, a deadly tornado struck the town of Spencer, Nebraska, killing 19 people and causing widespread destruction. The tornado was one of the deadliest in Nebraska's history, and is remembered as a tragic event that forever changed the town and its residents.