1. On July 26, 1858, gold was found in Colorado for the first time. This discovery sparked the Pike's Peak Gold Rush, which brought thousands of people to Colorado in search of riches.

2. The world's first rodeo was held in Colorado on July 26, 1869, in Deer Trail. This event was organized by local ranchers and cowboys who wanted to showcase their skills and entertain the community.

3. On July 26, 1908, the Democratic National Convention was held in Denver. This convention marked the first time a major political party held their convention west of the Mississippi River.

4. The first flight over the Rocky Mountains took place on July 26, 1919. Two aviators, John Macready and Oakley Kelly, flew from New York to California in an open-cockpit biplane.

5. On July 26, 2017, a rare total solar eclipse passed over Colorado. While the path of totality was in neighboring Wyoming, many Coloradans traveled to the state's northern border to witness the celestial event.