1. In 1795, the first state penitentiary in Kentucky was established in Frankfort. It was a two-story stone building with sixteen cells, designed to house criminals who had been sentenced to hard labor.

2. In 1863, the Battle of Tebbs Bend took place in Green County during the American Civil War. Union soldiers, led by Colonel Orlando Willcox, successfully defended a strategic bridge over the Green River against an attack by Confederate forces.

3. In 1909, the first intercollegiate basketball game was played in Louisville. The University of Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Indiana University Hoosiers by a score of 20-17.

4. In 1948, the Kentucky State Fair Board approved the construction of Freedom Hall in Louisville. The arena, which was completed in 1956, has hosted a variety of events including concerts, sporting events, and political conventions.

5. In 2013, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors in Owensboro. The museum celebrates the history and culture of bluegrass music, and features exhibits, live performances, and educational programs.