1. Nebraska's First Valentine's Day: February 14, 1867
Valentine's Day was first celebrated in Nebraska in 1867, shortly after the state was admitted to the Union. It was a simple affair, with lovers exchanging handmade cards and gifts. Over the years, the holiday grew in popularity, eventually becoming one of the most celebrated holidays in the state.

2. The Start of the 'Frozen Four': February 14, 1948
On February 14, 1948, the first-ever NCAA ice hockey championship was held at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Nebraska. Dubbed the "Frozen Four," the tournament featured the top four college hockey teams in the country, with Colorado College emerging victorious as the first-ever NCAA ice hockey champions.

3. The Lincoln Love Lawyer: February 14, 1963
In 1963, a Nebraska lawyer named Jack Campbell made headlines when he launched a campaign to legalize marriage between first cousins. His goal was to help a young couple from Lincoln, Nebraska, who were in love but unable to get married due to state laws that prohibited first-cousin marriages. Campbell's campaign, which he dubbed the "Lincoln Love Project," ultimately failed, but it helped to spark a national debate about the issue of first-cousin marriage.

4. The Blizzard of '70: February 14-15, 1970
One of the most severe blizzards in Nebraska history occurred on Valentine's Day in 1970, when a massive snowstorm hit the state, dumping more than 20 inches of snow in some areas. The storm was so severe that it forced the state to declare a state of emergency, and many roads and highways were closed for days after the storm had passed.

5. The Valentine's Day Tornado: February 14, 1990
On Valentine's Day in 1990, a powerful tornado touched down in Hallam, Nebraska, causing extensive damage to homes and businesses in the area. The tornado, which was one of the most destructive in Nebraska history, killed one person and injured 18 others. Despite the devastating impact of the storm, the people of Hallam banded together and worked tirelessly to rebuild their town, showing the strength and resilience of the Nebraska spirit.