1. In 1803, Kentucky became the first state to enact a law prohibiting dueling. Dueling had been a common practice among Kentucky's elite, but public opinion began to turn against it in the early 19th century.

2. On June 27, 1844, Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was killed in Carthage, Illinois. This event had a profound impact on the Mormon community in Kentucky and across the country.

3. In 1890, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad completed a new train station in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The station was a major transportation hub for the region and helped to spur economic growth in the area.

4. On June 27, 1929, the Kentucky State Fair opened in Louisville. The fair, which continues to this day, is one of the largest and most popular events in the state.

5. In 2013, a massive sinkhole opened up at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, swallowing several rare and historic Corvettes. The event generated national media attention and drew thousands of visitors to the museum in the days and weeks that followed.