1. In 1929, a major fire broke out at the Fox Theater in Appleton, Wisconsin. The fire destroyed the building and caused over $1 million in damages. It was later rebuilt as the Valley Theatre and continued to operate for several decades.

2. On December 4, 1959, the Milwaukee Braves made a major trade with the Cincinnati Reds, sending outfielder Wes Covington and pitcher Juan Pizarro to Cincinnati in exchange for pitchers Joey Jay and Juan Pizarro and outfielder Ed Bailey. The trade ultimately proved beneficial for the Braves, as Jay became a reliable starter and helped the team win the National League pennant in 1961.

3. In 1978, La Crosse, Wisconsin was hit by a major blizzard that dumped over 20 inches of snow and brought winds up to 50 miles per hour. The storm was so severe that it forced the cancellation of a Green Bay Packers game that was scheduled to take place that day.

4. On December 4, 1994, a massive winter storm swept through Wisconsin, causing widespread power outages and leaving many communities without electricity for days. The storm was responsible for several deaths and caused over $30 million in damages across the state.

5. In 2018, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed legislation that would limit the powers of his successor, Democrat Tony Evers. The move sparked protests and criticism from Democrats and civil rights groups, who argued that it was an attempt to undermine the will of the voters. The controversy continued for several weeks, and ultimately led to a legal challenge that was eventually dismissed by a federal judge.