1. On May 27, 1933, the first Dairy Queen store opened in Joliet, Illinois, just a few hours south of Wisconsin. Dairy Queen has become a popular ice cream chain across the United States and beyond, with over 4,000 locations worldwide.

2. May 27, 1846, marked the day that Wisconsin became the nation's 30th state. The state was formed out of the Wisconsin Territory, which had been established in 1836.

3. On May 27, 1911, the first Indy 500 auto race was held in Indianapolis, Indiana. While this event did not take place in Wisconsin, the Indy 500 has traditionally been a major event for residents of the Midwest, and many Wisconsinites travel to attend and enjoy the festivities.

4. May 27, 1919, saw the birth of John F. Kennedy, who would become the 35th president of the United States. Though JFK was born in Massachusetts, he was a popular figure in Wisconsin and visited the state several times during his political career.

5. On May 27, 1966, Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi spoke to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. Lombardi was a beloved figure in Wisconsin, having led the Packers to five NFL titles during the 1960s.