1) On January 10, 1861, Nebraska became the 37th state in the United States of America. It was the second state to be admitted during the Civil War, following Kansas.
2) Omaha's beloved Orpheum Theater officially opened its doors on January 10, 1927. The theater has hosted countless world-class performers and shows throughout the years, including Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, and the musical Hamilton.
3) On January 10, 1930, the first-ever radio program was broadcasted from KFAB in Lincoln, Nebraska. The program was called "Nebraska Hoosiers", and was a variety show featuring local performers.
4) Nebraska's beloved football coach, Tom Osborne, was born on January 10, 1937. Osborne coached the Cornhuskers for 25 years, leading them to three national championships and 13 conference championships.
5) The first-ever skiing competition in Nebraska was held on January 10, 1947, at Mount Crescent Ski Area in Honey Creek. The competition was organized by the Omaha Ski Club and featured races in both slalom and downhill events.
5 Fun Facts About January 10 In Nebraska History
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