1. On January 23, 1837, the first post office in Nebraska was established in Bellevue.

2. The Nebraska state flag was adopted on January 23, 1925. The design features the state seal in the center with the Nebraska state motto, "Equality Before the Law," written above it.

3. In 1909, Lincoln became the first city in Nebraska to have a municipally owned power plant. The cornerstone for the power plant was laid on January 23 of that year.

4. On January 23, 1964, the Nebraska Legislature approved the design for the State Capitol building's tower. The 400-foot tower is one of the most notable features of the building, and it is visible from miles around.

5. In 2016, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln hosted a forum on January 23 to discuss issues related to climate change and how it affects the state. The event, called "Nebraska's Changing Climate: Science, Impacts, and Preparedness," featured experts who spoke about how continued warming will impact Nebraska's economy, agriculture, and natural resources.