1. Wisconsin became a state: On February 16, 1848, Wisconsin officially became the 30th state in the United States. It was originally a part of the Northwest Territory and then the Wisconsin Territory before gaining statehood.

2. Wisconsin's first Capitol building: On February 16, 1836, the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature authorized the construction of Wisconsin's first Capitol building in Madison. The building, known as the Old Stone Capitol, was completed in 1839 and served as the seat of government until it was replaced by the current Capitol building in 1917.

3. The Wisconsin Cheese Mart opens: On February 16, 1938, the Wisconsin Cheese Mart opened in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The store specializes in artisanal Wisconsin cheeses and is still in operation today.

4. The Packers win their first championship: On February 16, 1930, the Green Bay Packers won their first NFL championship by defeating the New York Giants 37-0. The game was played at the legendary Polo Grounds in New York City.

5. Wisconsin reelects its first female governor: On February 16, 1994, Wisconsin voters reelected Republican Governor Tommy Thompson to a fourth term. Thompson, who first took office in 1987, was the state's first Republican governor in over 20 years and the first female governor in Wisconsin history.