1. In 1929, the first Kentucky State Fair was held in Louisville at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds. The fair has been held annually ever since, featuring a variety of entertainment, exhibits, and attractions.

2. On July 28, 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state in the United States. The state was originally part of Virginia, but achieved statehood after several attempts at joining the Union as a separate state.

3. In 1862, the Battle of Richmond was fought near Richmond, Kentucky. It was one of the bloodiest and largest battles of the Civil War fought in Kentucky, with over 12,000 soldiers involved.

4. On July 28, 1952, the Kentucky Wildcats football team defeated the defending national champions, the University of Tennessee, in one of the biggest upsets in college football history.

5. In 1973, the Tri-State Tornado, one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history, struck Kentucky. The tornado, which was part of a larger outbreak that affected several states, caused 11 fatalities and significant damage in the state.