1. In 1846, Wisconsin became the first state to establish a state-supported school for the blind. The Wisconsin School for the Blind was located in Janesville, and provided education and skills training for blind and visually impaired students.

2. On December 29, 1927, the Milwaukee native and professional baseball player Hank Aaron was born. Aaron is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in baseball history, and broke records with his impressive batting stats, including his home run record of 755.

3. In 1843, the first issue of the Wisconsin State Journal was published. The newspaper remains one of the oldest and most respected publications in the state, covering local news as well as national and international stories.

4. On December 29, 1908, the first agricultural experiment station was established at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The station aimed to conduct research and provide education on agricultural practices and issues, and has since expanded its scope to include environmental and natural resources research as well.

5. In 1844, the first steamship arrived in Milwaukee, marking a significant milestone in the city's development as a major transportation hub. The steamship brought passengers and goods from Buffalo, New York, and helped to establish Milwaukee's place as a major center of commerce and industry in the Midwest.