1. Colorado's Birth as a Territory - On November 19, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln signed the bill that officially established Colorado as a territory.

2. Tragic Plane Crash in Montrose - On November 19, 1985, a plane carrying 17 people, including six members of the Iowa State University football team, crashed near the airport in Montrose, CO. All on board perished.

3. The First Issue of The Denver Post - The very first issue of The Denver Post was published on November 19, 1892. The paper still operates today as one of Colorado's major daily newspapers.

4. The Fort Lyon Veterans Hospital Opens - In 1907, the Fort Lyon Veterans Hospital officially opened its doors. This important facility provided care and assistance to many of the state's military veterans over the years.

5. Colorado Women Win the Right to Vote - On November 19, 1893, Colorado became the first state in the nation to grant women the right to vote in all elections, including presidential elections. This was a major milestone in women's rights and suffrage movements across the country.