1. Wyoming became a state: On August 7, 1890, Wyoming was admitted to the Union as the 44th state. As a result, August 7 is celebrated as Wyoming Statehood Day.

2. The first woman governor: On August 7, 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first woman in the United States to be elected as a governor. She served as the governor of Wyoming from 1925 to 1927, and again from 1931 to 1933.

3. Wyoming's largest forest fire: On August 7, 1988, the Yellowstone fires, which were sparked by lightning, became the largest forest fire in the history of Yellowstone National Park. The fires spread across more than 800,000 acres, burning through forests and meadows.

4. Teton Dam disaster: On August 7, 1976, the Teton Dam in Eastern Idaho failed, causing massive flooding in parts of Wyoming and other nearby states. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 11 people and caused more than $1 billion in damages.

5. Wyoming's first newspaper: On August 7, 1867, the Cheyenne Leader, Wyoming's first newspaper, was published. The newspaper played an important role in the development of the state's identity and the dissemination of news and information among its citizens.