1. In 1887, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln played their first football game against the Omaha YMCA. The final score was 10-0 in favor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

2. In 1934, a fire broke out in the Nebraska State Capitol building in Lincoln. The fire destroyed the top floor of the building and caused a significant amount of damage to the interior.

3. In 1953, the movie "The Glenn Miller Story" premiered in Lincoln. The movie tells the story of the famous musician and bandleader who attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

4. In 1998, the Teton Dam in Idaho failed, causing significant flooding in eastern Nebraska. The flooding caused approximately $100 million in damage to the state.

5. In 2015, a winter storm hit Nebraska, causing significant travel disruptions and power outages. The storm dumped up to a foot of snow in some areas and caused several accidents on the state's highways.