1. The Wyoming Territorial Prison opened on November 29, 1872. Located in Laramie, the prison housed some of the most notorious outlaws of the Old West, including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

2. The University of Wyoming was founded on November 29, 1886. The university is located in Laramie and is known for its cowboy culture and excellent engineering programs.

3. On November 29, 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state in the United States. It was the first state to grant women the right to vote, a fact that is celebrated annually on January 27th, known as Equality Day.

4. The Teapot Dome Scandal, one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history, had its roots in Wyoming. It began in 1922 when President Warren G. Harding transferred control of naval petroleum reserves in Teapot Dome, Wyoming, to the Department of the Interior. A bribery scandal ensued, leading to the imprisonment of several high-ranking government officials.

5. In 2013, a massive natural gas pipeline explosion occurred near the town of Opal, Wyoming, on November 29th. The explosion left a crater 60 feet wide and caused the evacuation of the town. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. The explosion was caused by a rupture in the pipeline, which was owned and operated by the Williams Companies.