1. On January 13, 1958, the Whayne Supply Company of Louisville became the first U.S. company to import a Komatsu bulldozer from Japan. This event helped pave the way for Japan's growing presence in the international heavy equipment market.

2. In 1863, Union General Jeremiah T. Boyle issued a proclamation offering amnesty to Confederate sympathizers in Kentucky who agreed to take an oath of allegiance to the United States. This was a significant moment in the state's history, as Kentucky was one of the most bitterly divided states during the Civil War.

3. January 13, 1884 marked the opening of the Louisville, New Albany & Corydon Railroad's new bridge over the Ohio River. This bridge was the first to connect Louisville directly to southern Indiana, and played a significant role in the growth of both Louisville and the southern Indiana region.

4. In 1982, Kentucky Governor John Y. Brown Jr. issued an executive order establishing the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet. This agency was responsible for coordinating economic development efforts across the state, and played an important role in Kentucky's economic growth during the 1980s and 1990s.

5. On January 13, 1919, Kentucky's State Assembly ratified the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which established Prohibition. This had a significant impact on the state's economy, as many Kentucky farmers had previously grown crops used in the production of alcoholic beverages.