1. Juneteenth was officially recognized as a state holiday in Nebraska in 2021. On this day, Nebraskans commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.

2. In 1937, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln formally dedicated Memorial Stadium. The stadium has become a beloved institution in Nebraska, hosting countless football games, concerts, and other events over the years.

3. On June 19, 1956, a deadly tornado struck the city of Omaha. The storm killed 11 people and caused extensive damage throughout the area.

4. The first woman elected to Congress from Nebraska, Hazel Abel, was born on June 19, 1888. Abel served in the U.S. Senate from 1954 to 1955, filling the vacancy left by the death of Senator Dwight Griswold.

5. On June 19, 1877, the first locomotive arrived in Grand Island, Nebraska. The arrival of the locomotive was a major event for the town, which had been established just two years earlier.