1. In 1863, Kansas was officially admitted as the 34th state of the United States. The road to statehood was a long and tumultuous one, with a pro-slavery faction in the territory opposing its admission as a free state. But the efforts of anti-slavery Kansans, such as Senator James H. Lane, led to its eventual admission.

2. On February 5, 1870, Wichita, Kansas was incorporated as a city. What was once a small trading post on the Chisholm Trail became a booming cattle town, thanks to the arrival of the railroad in 1872. Today, Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and home to a diverse range of industries.

3. February 5, 1986 marked the first meeting of the Kansas African American Affairs Commission, which was created by Governor John Carlin to address the needs and concerns of the state's black population. The commission's work includes promoting equal opportunities in education, employment, housing, and health care.

4. In 2002, Kansas City, Kansas was named an "All America City" by the National Civic League. The prestigious award recognized the city's efforts to promote community involvement and economic development. Kansas City, Kansas is the third-largest city in the state and is home to a vibrant arts and cultural scene.

5. On February 5, 2018, Kansas celebrated the 100th anniversary of the state's adoption of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. Kansas was the eighth state to ratify the amendment and played a prominent role in the women's suffrage movement. The state's first woman mayor, Susanna Salter, was elected in Argonia, Kansas in 1887.