1. In 1916, Wyoming native Nellie Taylor Ross became the first woman in the United States to be elected governor. She served as governor for two terms, and went on to become the first woman to head the U.S. Mint.

2. In 1869, the final spike of the first transcontinental railroad was driven at Promontory Summit, Utah, just over the Wyoming border. The event symbolized a historic achievement in transportation and commerce, as the East and West Coasts were connected by rail for the first time.

3. In 1943, the Wyoming State Legislature passed a bill designating the Western Meadowlark as the state bird. The bill passed thanks to lobbying efforts by a group of schoolchildren, who argued that the colorful songbird best represented Wyoming's beauty and spirit.

4. On May 10th, 1984, a tornado struck Saratoga, Wyoming, destroying numerous homes and businesses and killing three people. The storm remains one of the deadliest tornadoes in Wyoming history.

5. Wyoming is home to the world-famous Yellowstone National Park, which was established on March 1, 1872 by President Ulysses S. Grant. The park is known for its stunning scenery, including geothermal features such as Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic Spring, as well as its wildlife, including bison, wolves, and grizzly bears.