1. In 1934, the infamous outlaw and bank robber, John Dillinger, was fatally shot by FBI agents outside of the Biograph Theater in Chicago. However, earlier that year on August 7th, Dillinger and his gang robbed the Lincoln State Bank in Lincoln, Nebraska, stealing over $23,000.

2. On August 7, 1925, a devastating tornado struck the town of Chadron, Nebraska, killing nine people and causing extensive damage to the town. The tornado was one of the deadliest in Nebraska history and prompted the implementation of measures to improve weather forecasting and warning systems.

3. In 1867, on August 7th, the Union Pacific Railroad reached its western terminus in Ogden, Utah, linking the east and west coasts of the United States for the first time. This historic event greatly impacted Nebraska as it opened up opportunities for trade and settlement in the newly connected regions.

4. August 7, 1882 marked the founding of the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. The Medical Center has grown significantly over the years and continues to be a leading institution in healthcare education, research, and patient care.

5. Nebraska natives and baseball greats, Bob Gibson and Wade Boggs, were both born on August 7th. Gibson, originally from Omaha, was a Hall of Fame pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and played in three World Series. Boggs, born in Omaha, played for several teams during his career and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005. Their achievements continue to be celebrated in Nebraska and beyond.