1. In 1869, the state capital of Nebraska was officially moved from Omaha to Lincoln. The decision was made after Lincoln promised to fund construction of the state capitol building.

2. On December 6, 1922, John J. Pershing, a general from Lincoln, became the first living American to be promoted to the rank of "General of the Armies" by Congress. This is the highest rank ever held by anyone in the U.S. military.

3. In 1934, the Nebraska State Patrol was officially established. Today, the state patrol consists of nearly 500 sworn officers who work to keep the state's highways safe.

4. December 6 is also known as "St. Nicholas Day," a holiday celebrated in some cultures by giving small gifts to children. In Nebraska, many families continue to observe this tradition.

5. In 1967, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln hired its first African American head football coach, Bob Devaney. Under his leadership, the Cornhuskers became one of the most successful college football teams in history, winning two national championships and 101 games in 11 seasons.