1. May 2, 1907 - The first state capitol building of Wyoming was officially dedicated in Cheyenne on this day. The building still stands and is currently used as a museum.
2. May 2, 1922 - The first radio license was issued in Wyoming on this day. It was given to WYO Radio in Laramie, which is still in operation today.
3. May 2, 1954 - The first television station in Wyoming, KGWC, began broadcasting on this day. The station is still in operation in Casper.
4. May 2, 1987 - The University of Wyoming's Alan Simpson Institute for Western Politics and Leadership was dedicated on this day. The Institute is named after former US Senator Alan Simpson, who was born and raised in Cody, Wyoming.
5. May 2, 2017 - Wyoming became the first state in the US to pass a law allowing blockchain technology to be used to store and transfer digital assets such as stocks and bonds. The law, which has since been amended, aimed to stimulate innovation and economic growth in the state.
5 Fun Facts About May 2 In Wyoming History
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