1. In 1778, Kentucky's first circuit court was held in Harrodsburg, with James Garrard serving as the presiding judge. This marked the beginning of the legal system in the state.

2. On August 27, 1924, the world-renowned horse race, the Kentucky Derby, was first broadcasted on the radio. Listeners across the country tuned in to hear the race that would go on to become a staple of American sports culture.

3. In 1840, the Mammoth Cave in Kentucky was discovered by Franklin Gorin. It would later become a national park and a popular tourist attraction.

4. On this day in 1791, the town of Lexington, Kentucky was officially established. It would go on to become a major cultural and economic center in the state.

5. The Battle of Richmond, a significant Civil War battle in which Confederate forces were defeated by Union troops, took place on August 27, 1862. The battle marked a turning point in the war in Kentucky and paved the way for Union victories in other parts of the region.