1. In 1869, the Wyoming Territory was established by an act of Congress. This was a significant step towards statehood, which Wyoming achieved in 1890 as the 44th state in the United States.

2. On March 29, 1901, the first oil well in Wyoming was drilled by the Casper Oil Company near the town of Salt Creek. This discovery sparked a boom in the oil industry in the state and helped put Wyoming on the map as an important oil-producing region.

3. The University of Wyoming was founded on March 29, 1886, when Wyoming Governor Francis E. Warren signed the legislation establishing the university. Today, the University of Wyoming is a leading research institution and one of the largest universities in the state.

4. In 1910, Wyoming became the second state in the country to grant women the right to vote. This was a major milestone in the fight for women’s suffrage and helped pave the way for other states to follow suit.

5. The first official rodeo in the world was held in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 4, 1897. However, the first unofficial rodeo in the state took place on March 29, 1872, when a group of cowboys gathered in Cheyenne to compete in various events, including bronco riding and steer wrestling. This event helped establish Wyoming as a hub for rodeo and Western culture.