1. On February 22, 1901, the Cheyenne State Leader reported that the first successful oil well in Wyoming had been drilled at Salt Creek. The discovery led to a boom in the state's oil industry, which continues to be an important part of Wyoming's economy today.

2. In 1934, on February 22, University of Wyoming basketball player Jack Nichols set a school record by scoring 42 points in a game against the Colorado School of Mines. The record still stands today.

3. February 22, 1974, marked the opening of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum. The museum features a collection of Western artifacts, including cowboy gear, historic firearms, and artwork.

4. In 1889, February 22 was the day Wyoming officially became a state. It was the first state to grant women the right to vote.

5. On February 22, 1910, the famous artist Jackson Pollock was born in Cody, Wyoming. Pollock would later become a leading figure in the abstract expressionist movement, known for his unique style of drip painting.