1. Statehood Day: December 29th is Statehood Day in Nebraska, marking the day in 1866 when Nebraska became the 37th state in the Union.

2. The Great Blizzard of 1888: On December 29th, 1888, a massive blizzard hit Nebraska and the surrounding states, dumping up to two feet of snow and causing widespread devastation. Thousands of people were stranded and many livestock perished in the storm.

3. Nebraska's First State Capitol: On December 29th, 1868, the first session of the Nebraska State Legislature was held in Omaha's first state capitol building. The building, which was completed in 1869, served as the state's Capitol until 1887.

4. Charles Starkweather Execution: On December 29th, 1959, Charles Starkweather, the infamous spree killer who murdered 11 people in Nebraska and Wyoming, was executed in the electric chair at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln.

5. Nebraska Football Bowl Game: December 29th has been a notable day in Nebraska football history, as the Cornhuskers have played in several bowl games on this date, including the 1988 Orange Bowl and the 2016 Music City Bowl.