1. In 1947, Nebraska officially adopted the state flag, which features the state seal on a blue background. The seal includes the state motto, "Equality before the law," and symbols of agriculture, industry, and transportation.

2. On February 10, 1855, the Nebraska Territorial Legislature passed a bill establishing the University of Nebraska, the first public university in the state. The school would not open its doors until 1869, after Nebraska achieved statehood.

3. In 1934, William H. Thompson of Omaha became the first African American to be elected to the Nebraska Legislature. Thompson served as a representative for Douglas County until 1940 and advocated for civil rights, education, and labor rights.

4. On February 10, 1975, the Nebraska Legislature approved a bill allowing for the creation of the Nebraska Arts Council, which promotes and supports arts and cultural activities throughout the state. The council also oversees the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, which provides funding for arts and cultural programs.

5. In 1924, the town of Chadron experienced a massive blizzard that killed 24 people and 50,000 head of livestock. The storm lasted for three days, dumping more than two feet of snow and creating drifts as high as 10 feet. The blizzard also caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure in the town.