1. The first ever EAA AirVenture Oshkosh took place on July 5, 1970. The event has since become the world's largest aviation celebration, drawing thousands of aircraft enthusiasts from around the globe.

2. On July 5, 1950, Wisconsin native Herb Kohl became one of the youngest people ever elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly at the age of 25. He went on to serve as the United States Senator for Wisconsin from 1989 to 2013.

3. July 5, 1848 saw the opening ceremony of the first Wisconsin State Fair, held in Janesville. Today, the Wisconsin State Fair is one of the largest and most popular fairs in the country.

4. Milwaukee's Summerfest, one of the world's largest music festivals, got its start on July 5, 1968. The festival draws over a million visitors each year and features over 800 acts across 11 days.

5. The University of Wisconsin-Madison was founded on July 5, 1848, as the state's flagship university. Today, UW-Madison is one of the nation's top public research universities, with over 40,000 students and a distinguished faculty.