1. In 1863, Kansas Governor Thomas Carney received a letter from President Abraham Lincoln commending him for his support of the Union during the Civil War. Carney had made efforts to keep Kansas free from Confederate influence and recruited troops to fight for the Union cause.

2. In 1874, Dodge City became a town in Ford County, Kansas. The town grew rapidly due to its location on the Santa Fe Trail, which was a major trade route between Missouri and New Mexico.

3. In 1933, the Kansas governor Fred Hall signed the Public Broadcasting Act, which created the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR). This legislation provided funding to support educational programming and to enhance communication for public use across the state.

4. In 1974, a three-day blizzard swept through Kansas, dumping over two feet of snow that covered roads and made travel impossible. The storm left many residents without power and stranded on highways.

5. In 2016, the Kansas City Chiefs won their first playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium in 22 years by defeating the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card Game. The victory was significant for the team and the fans, who had been waiting for a playoff win for a long time.