1. Kansas became a state on January 29, 1861, making it the 34th state in the United States.

2. On January 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, declaring all slaves in Confederate-held territory to be forever free. This marked a crucial turning point in the Civil War and had a significant impact on the state of Kansas, which had been torn apart by the conflict.

3. January 1, 1867, marked the official beginning of the rebuilding process in Kansas after the devastation of the Civil War. Many Kansans had lost their homes and livelihoods, and the state was left with a daunting task of rebuilding its infrastructure and economy.

4. On January 1, 1901, the state of Kansas began using a telephone-based fire alarm system, which allowed fire departments to be immediately notified of any fires in their jurisdiction. This was an important development in the state's firefighting capabilities, as it allowed for a much quicker response time and better coordination between departments.

5. January 1, 1915, marked the opening of the first municipal airport in Kansas, located in Wichita. This airport became a crucial hub for aviation in the Midwest, and helped to establish Kansas as a leader in the field of aviation and aerospace. Today, Wichita is still considered one of the most important aviation centers in the world, and is home to some of the biggest names in aerospace, including Boeing and Airbus.