1. On March 11, 1902, the Wyoming Legislature passed a bill establishing the University of Wyoming as a land-grant institution. The university is now the state's only public four-year institution.

2. In 1937, the Wyoming State Board of Education passed a resolution to equalize educational opportunities for African-American children in the state. This decision came after a lawsuit was filed on behalf of African-American students who were denied access to a school in Cheyenne.

3. On March 11, 1868, the Union Pacific Railroad reached Cheyenne, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. This event played a significant role in the development of Wyoming and the western United States.

4. In 1993, a massive snowstorm hit parts of Wyoming, leading to the closure of major highways and causing widespread power outages. The storm dumped over 40 inches of snow in some areas and resulted in several deaths.

5. On March 11, 1935, the Wyoming Legislature designated the horned toad as the official state reptile. The horned toad is a species of lizard that is common throughout the state and is known for its distinctive appearance.