1. On February 27, 1844, the Wisconsin legislature approved the incorporation of the city of Milwaukee, which had grown rapidly due to its strategic location as a port on Lake Michigan. Over the next few decades, Milwaukee would become a major center of industry, trade, and culture in the Midwest.

2. In 1902, the University of Wisconsin football team played its first game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, defeating Beloit College 17-5. Over the years, Camp Randall has become one of the most iconic college football venues in the country, hosting numerous memorable games and events.

3. On February 27, 1971, Wisconsin native and future NFL star Tony Romo was born in San Diego, California. Romo, who grew up in Burlington, Wisconsin, would go on to play quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and become one of the most successful and popular players of his generation.

4. In 1992, Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson signed into law a bill that established the state's lottery. The Wisconsin Lottery has since become a major source of revenue for the state's education and property tax relief programs, raising millions of dollars each year through a variety of games and scratch-off tickets.

5. On February 27, 2019, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced plans to create a new state office dedicated to promoting clean energy and sustainability. The Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy will work to implement policies and strategies to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy sources, and protect the state's natural resources for future generations.