1. Kentucky became the 15th state on this day in 1792. After a long journey to statehood, Kentucky finally gained recognition from the US government and was admitted into the Union as the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains.

2. In 1862, a Union leader named General Ulysses S. Grant captured the Confederate stronghold of Fort Henry in Tennessee, which had a significant impact on the Civil War. Kentucky played a key role in the war as a border state, with many Kentuckians fighting on both sides of the conflict.

3. On February 10, 1903, a tragic train wreck occurred near Georgetown, Kentucky, killing 31 people and injuring many more. The accident was caused by a poorly maintained track, and it led to new safety regulations and improved railway infrastructure across the country.

4. Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 10, 1942. Ali is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, with an impressive record of 56 wins and only 5 losses in his professional career.

5. In 2012, Kentucky native Jennifer Lawrence won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Silver Linings Playbook." Lawrence, who grew up in Louisville, has become one of Hollywood's most successful and respected actresses, with multiple award nominations and blockbuster hits to her name.