1. The Wisconsin State Capitol was completed in 1917 on December 1st. This architectural masterpiece designed in the Beaux-Arts style stands tall in Madison and was constructed with 43 different types of stone from around the world.

2. In 1955, on December 1st, the first major building construction in the Truax Field Air National Guard Base began. The base had previously served as a commercial airport but was converted into a military base during World War II.

3. The Ashland-Bayfield County tornado outbreak occurred on December 1, 1998. This event saw a series of tornadoes touch down in northern Wisconsin, causing extensive damage and affecting many communities.

4. Wisconsin's first female governor, Lorraine Heineman, was born on December 1, 1923. She served as the governor of the Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs and was appointed to the state board of education.

5. The University of Wisconsin-Madison was founded on February 5, 1849, but it wasn't until December 1, 1859, that the first classes were held. The university is one of the largest in the United States and boasts a distinguished history of achievement and excellence.