1. Wisconsin Became a State

May 30, 1848, marks the date when Wisconsin officially became a state, making it the 30th state to be admitted to the union.

2. First State to Recognize Memorial Day

On May 30, 1868, General Order No. 11 was issued by General John A. Logan, which designated the day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers. Wisconsin was the first state to officially recognize Memorial Day as a state holiday in 1889.

3. The Milwaukee Road Train Wreck

On May 30, 1924, one of the deadliest train wrecks in Wisconsin history occurred when the Milwaukee Road train carrying circus performers, injured veterans, and others derailed and crashed in the town of Waukesha. Over 30 people were killed, and hundreds more were injured.

4. Wisconsin State Capitol Fire

On May 30, 1904, a fire broke out in the Wisconsin State Capitol building, causing extensive damage to the structure. The fire was eventually contained, but it took several years to repair and rebuild the building.

5. First Cheese Factory in Wisconsin

May 30, 1841, marks the opening of the first cheese factory in the state of Wisconsin, located in Sauk County. This event was significant because it helped establish Wisconsin as a major cheese-producing state and laid the foundation for the state's dairy industry.