1. In 1861, Kansas became the 34th state to join the Union, marking February 22 as the official statehood day.

2. In 1909, the first class of the University of Kansas School of Medicine graduated, paving the way for medical education and research in the state.

3. In 1922, the Kansas State University Extension office was established, providing valuable resources and information to farmers and rural communities across the state.

4. In 1943, the U.S. Army Air Forces opened the Pratt Army Airfield in Pratt, Kansas, which served as a training base for pilots during World War II.

5. In 1960, the University of Kansas men's basketball team played its first game in Allen Fieldhouse, which has since become a legendary venue for basketball in the state and beyond.