1. In 1926, the world's first American Legion Post opened in Wisconsin. The post, located in Port Washington, was named after Albert H. DeBra, a local man who died in World War I.

2. On July 9, 1955, the first Freedom Rally was held in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The event was organized by the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and called for an end to segregation and discrimination.

3. In 2009, the Green Bay Packers unveiled plans for a new training camp facility in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. The facility, named the Ray Nitschke Field after the legendary Packers linebacker, features state-of-the-art equipment and amenities for players and coaches.

4. On July 9, 1846, the first issue of the Wisconsin State Journal was published in Madison, Wisconsin. The paper has since become one of the state's most respected news sources and has earned numerous awards for its reporting.

5. In 1979, Wisconsin native Carl Pfeifer became the first person in history to swim across Lake Michigan. Pfeifer completed the 60-mile swim in just under 34 hours, braving strong currents and cold temperatures to accomplish the feat.