1. In 1785, the first land grant in Kentucky was issued to Colonel Stephen Trigg for 12,000 acres in what is now Todd County. Trigg County, named in his honor, was formed in 1820.

2. On June 21, 1861, the first battle of the Civil War fought in Kentucky took place at Boonville. This minor skirmish resulted in a Union victory and helped to keep Kentucky in the Union.

3. In 1934, famous outlaw John Dillinger and his gang robbed the First National Bank in French Lick, Indiana, located just across the Kentucky border. The robbers stole $23,000 and escaped without firing a shot.

4. On June 21, 1977, a deadly flash flood swept through Louisville and its surrounding areas, killing 27 people and causing widespread damage. The flood resulted from a severe thunderstorm that dropped over 8 inches of rain in just a few hours.

5. In 2000, Kentucky's state motto "United We Stand, Divided We Fall" was added to the official state seal. The motto, which originated during the Revolutionary War, emphasizes the importance of working together in the face of adversity.