1. Kentucky Becomes a State:

On December 27, 1792, Kentucky officially became the 15th state in the United States. It was originally part of Virginia but became a separate state after a vote in Virginia's legislature in 1790.

2. Daniel Boone's Death:

Daniel Boone, the famous frontiersman and explorer, died in St. Charles County, Missouri, on December 26, 1820. Though he did not die in Kentucky, he played a significant role in the state's early history through his exploration and settlement of the region.

3. The Kentucky Bourbon Industry:

On December 27, 1933, the 21st Amendment was ratified, repealing the national prohibition of alcohol. This was a significant moment for the Kentucky bourbon industry, as many distillers in the state had been forced to shut down during prohibition. With the repeal, they were able to resume production and contribute to Kentucky's economy.

4. The Birth of Mary Todd Lincoln:

Mary Todd, the future wife of President Abraham Lincoln, was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on December 13, 1818. While she spent most of her adult life in Illinois and Washington D.C., her Kentucky roots influenced her life and political viewpoints.

5. The Death of Kentucky's First African American Senator:

On December 27, 1967, John W. Palmer, the first African American to serve in the Kentucky State Senate, died. Palmer, a Republican, served in the Senate from 1968 to 1970 and played a key role in civil rights legislation in the state. His death was a loss for the African American community and the state's political landscape.