1. In 1865, the first train passed through Wyoming on July 5th. The Union Pacific Railroad connected the East and West coasts of the United States through Wyoming Territory, making transportation and trade more efficient and accessible for settlers and pioneers.

2. In 1905, the town of Cody, founded by famous western showman and entrepreneur Buffalo Bill Cody, was officially incorporated on July 5th. The town was named after him and quickly became a hub for tourism and the cowboy lifestyle in Wyoming.

3. In 1930, the first rodeo was held in Cheyenne on July 5th. The annual event has since become one of the biggest and most famous rodeos in the world, attracting thousands of visitors every year to experience the thrill of the Wild West.

4. In 1977, the legendary "Father of Wyoming public schools," Laramie County school superintendent Dr. Paul T. Johnston, passed away on July 5th. He dedicated his life to improving education in Wyoming and was a leading force in the establishment of the Wyoming state university system.

5. In 2013, record-breaking wildfires ravaged Wyoming on July 5th, including the huge East Fork Fire that burned over 89,000 acres of land across the Wyoming-Montana border. The fires were sparked by lightning strikes and resulted in millions of dollars in damages to homes, businesses, and natural resources across the state.