1. In 1867, Wyoming's first constitutional convention was held in Cheyenne. The convention discussed and drafted the state's first constitution.

2. In 1906, the Wyoming State Capitol building was completed. The building is located in Cheyenne and serves as the seat of government for the state of Wyoming.

3. In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected as Wyoming's first female governor. She served two terms and was the second woman in the United States to be elected governor.

4. In 1943, the Heart Mountain Relocation Center was opened in Wyoming. The internment camp was used to detain Japanese Americans during World War II.

5. In 1982, a major earthquake struck Wyoming, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale. The earthquake caused significant damage to the town of Hoback and surrounding areas. Fortunately, there were no fatalities reported.