1. In 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state to join the United States. This event occurred on July 10, but on January 2, 1890, Wyoming's statehood bill was passed by the US House of Representatives.

2. On January 2, 1919, Wyoming's first female governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross, was sworn into office. Ross served as governor from 1925 to 1927 and was the first woman in the United States to hold that position.

3. In 1937, the University of Wyoming basketball team made history by beating the University of Denver 46-34. This victory marked the first time in the school's history that the team had beaten a conference opponent.

4. On January 2, 1956, a major blizzard hit Wyoming, causing widespread damage and resulting in the deaths of several people. The storm, which lasted for several days, caused power outages, road closures, and damage to buildings and property.

5. On January 2, 2018, a large earthquake struck near the border of Wyoming and Montana. The magnitude 4.3 earthquake was felt throughout the region and was one of the largest quakes to hit the area in recent years. No injuries or serious damage were reported.