1. In 1776, missionary Jacques Marquette died near present-day Ludington in Wisconsin after contracting dysentery. Marquette was a French Jesuit priest and explorer who is best known for his exploration of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River in the 17th century.

2. In 1855, Beloit College was founded in Beloit, Wisconsin. The college was established by a group of Congregationalist ministers who wanted to create a liberal arts institution with a Christian mission. Today, Beloit College is a private liberal arts college with a reputation for academic excellence.

3. In 1924, Robert Montgomery Knight was born in Massillon, Ohio. Knight is a legendary college basketball coach who is best known for his success at Indiana University. Knight coached at Indiana from 1971 to 2000, winning three national championships and becoming the most successful coach in IU history.

4. In 1972, the Milwaukee Bucks won their first and only NBA championship. Led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in six games to win the title. The championship was significant for Milwaukee sports fans, as it remains the city's only major championship in any sport.

5. In 2016, the Milwaukee Brewers played their first game at their newly renovated stadium, Miller Park. The stadium, which was built to replace the aging County Stadium, has a retractable roof and can hold up to 41,900 people. Since its opening, Miller Park has become a popular destination for baseball fans in Wisconsin and beyond.