Below are 5 interesting facts about March 24th in Colorado history:

1. In 1855, the Colorado territorial government officially recognized the first municipality in the state, Santa Fe. It was established as a trading post and became a vital center for commerce and transportation in Colorado.

2. On March 24, 1874, Colorado Governor Edward McCook signed a bill establishing the University of Colorado in Boulder, making it the oldest university in the state.

3. The infamous murder trial of Tom Horn began on March 24, 1902, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Horn was a notorious gunman and hired gun who was accused of killing 14-year-old Willie Nickell in Colorado.

4. In 1914, Colorado became the first state to institute a juvenile court system, designed to handle cases involving minors.

5. On March 24, 1975, the Denver Nuggets played their first game in the National Basketball Association (NBA) after joining the league as a member of the American Basketball Association (ABA).