1. Nebraska Territory was formed on January 24, 1854. This day marked the creation of a new unorganized territory from parts of the Oregon, Kansas, and Indian territories. At the time, Nebraska was still largely unexplored and unsettled.

2. One of the most significant events in Nebraska's history occurred on January 24, 1868, when the Nebraska State Constitution was adopted. This document established the framework for the state government and provided for a system of checks and balances.

3. On January 24, 1950, the University of Nebraska was admitted to the Big Seven Conference, which later became the Big Eight Conference. This move helped position Nebraska as a major player in college sports and brought national attention to the university.

4. January 24, 1986, saw the unveiling of the Trans-Nebraska Corridor, a project aimed at improving transportation infrastructure in the state. The corridor included a network of highways, railroad tracks, and airports designed to improve access to major cities and interstate highways.

5. In 2003, Nebraska native and astronaut Clayton Anderson embarked on his first space mission to the International Space Station. Anderson spent over five months in space, conducting experiments and helping to maintain the ISS. His mission launched on January 24 and returned to Earth on July 24.