1. Nebraska became a state on January 26, 1867: On this day in 1867, Nebraska became the 37th state to join the Union. The state was created out of the Kansas and Nebraska territories, and its capital city, Lincoln, was named after President Abraham Lincoln.

2. Charles Lindbergh made his first airmail flight in Nebraska on January 26, 1928: On January 26, 1928, Charles Lindbergh flew the first airmail delivery from Chicago to Omaha. This historic flight paved the way for modern air transportation and communication.

3. The first FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapter was founded in Nebraska on January 26, 1928: The FFA is a national organization that promotes agricultural education and leadership development for young people. The first chapter was founded in Nebraska, and the organization has since grown to include over 700,000 members across the United States.

4. Nebraska's first female senator was appointed on January 26, 1954: On January 26, 1954, Eva Bowring became the first female senator from Nebraska. She was appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate, and served until 1955.

5. The Nebraska Cornhuskers won their first national championship on January 26, 1971: The University of Nebraska's football team, the Cornhuskers, won their first national championship on January 26, 1971. They defeated the Louisiana State University Tigers 17-12 in the Orange Bowl, and went on to win two more national championships in the following decade.