1. Wyoming Becomes a State: On August 1, 1890, Wyoming officially became a state, becoming the 44th state in the nation. Its journey to statehood was a long and rocky one, with women's suffrage playing a major role in its eventual acceptance.

2. The Johnson County War Begins: On August 1, 1892, the Johnson County War began in Wyoming. This was a conflict between large ranchers and small farmers who were trying to establish their own homesteads on land that the large ranchers felt they owned. The violence ultimately ended with the intervention of the U.S. Army.

3. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Begins: The Cheyenne Frontier Days is a 10-day rodeo and western celebration that has been held annually since 1897 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The event begins on the last Friday in July and runs through the first Sunday in August, with August 1 being a key day in the festivities.

4. The Grand Teton National Park Is Established: On August 1, 1929, President Calvin Coolidge signed a bill creating Grand Teton National Park. The park covers over 300,000 acres of land in western Wyoming and is famous for its mountain ranges and wildlife.

5. The Devil's Tower Is Designated as the First National Monument: On August 1, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt signed a bill designating Devil's Tower in Wyoming as the first national monument in the United States. Devil's Tower is a unique rock formation that rises over 1,200 feet above the surrounding landscape and is sacred to many Native American tribes.