1. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad came to Hopkinsville in 1859- The train reached Hopkinsville after a massive movement of construction to connect railways to southern cities. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad served as a significant hub in the South, connecting major cities and promoting economic activity.

2. Muhammad Ali won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics - Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay, won a gold medal in boxing at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. The Louisville native accepted his victory and returned home, where he continued to train and become one of the greatest boxers of all time.

3. The Transylvania Colony was established in 1775 - Richard Henderson led a group of colonists into the frontier beyond the Appalachian Mountains and into present-day Kentucky. The colony flourished, but tensions mounted with Native American tribes of the region.

4. Kentucky's state quarter was released on this day in 2001 - The quarter features a thoroughbred racehorse, a horse farm, and the phrase "My Old Kentucky Home," taken from the state song. Kentucky's quarter is one of 50 circulated by the United States Mint in honor of each state.

5. Irene Dunne, an Academy Award-nominated actress, was born in Louisville in 1898 - Irene Dunne was known for her work in musical films and comedies. She was nominated for five Academy Awards over her career and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.