1. In 1864, the Battle of Blue Water Creek took place in present-day Garden County, Nebraska. This battle was part of the larger ongoing conflict between the United States and various Native American tribes. It resulted in a significant loss for the Sioux and Cheyenne tribes.

2. In 1883, the town of Seward was incorporated. Seward is now the county seat of Seward County and is home to Concordia University.

3. In 1929, the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Lincoln hosted the National Air Races. This event attracted some of the most famous aviators of the time, including Amelia Earhart.

4. In 1941, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln established a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) program. The NROTC program, which still exists today, prepares students for service as officers in the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps.

5. In 1960, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed a major flood control project on the Platte River called the Kingsley Dam. The dam created a reservoir now known as Lake McConaughy, which is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities.