1. In 1898, the first issue of the Nebraska Lawyers' Association Report was published. It contained articles and news updates on legal proceedings throughout the state.

2. In 1917, the Nebraska State Historical Society was founded. The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Nebraska.

3. In 1931, the world's first rodeo for paraplegic athletes was held in North Platte, Nebraska. The event was organized by Bud Wilkinson, who had become paralyzed in a rodeo accident.

4. In 1970, a tornado struck the city of Omaha, causing significant damage and killing three people. The storm was part of a larger outbreak of severe weather across the Midwest.

5. In 2010, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced that it would be joining the Big Ten athletic conference. The move was seen as a significant step for the university's sports programs, which had long been a part of the Big Eight and later the Big Twelve conferences.