1. Indiana's First Governor was born on July 23
On July 23, 1778, William Hendricks was born in Hanover County, Virginia. Hendricks served as the first governor of Indiana from 1822 to 1825.

2. Fort Wayne was established on July 23
On July 23, 1794, a fort was established near the confluence of the St. Mary's and St. Joseph rivers. This fort would eventually become the city of Fort Wayne.

3. Indiana University was founded on July 23
On July 23, 1820, Indiana University was founded in Bloomington, Indiana. The university has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the country.

4. The first major league baseball game was played on July 23
On July 23, 1875, the first major league baseball game was played in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The game was between the Fort Wayne Kekiongas and the Chicago White Stockings.

5. The first commercial oil well in Indiana was drilled on July 23
On July 23, 1889, the first commercial oil well was drilled in Indiana, near the town of Kokomo. This discovery led to the growth of the oil industry in the state.